Wicca

Wicca is a rather modern religion and belief of Occultism, between the 1800s and mid-1900s. It was founded upon several belief systems and practices, including Druidism, Hermetics, and Witchcraft. This belief system has many branches, commonly referred to as traditions.

Each tradition is very unique, some with their own gods and goddesses, while others worship the Wiccan duotheism, the Moon Goddess and the Horned God. Because of their amalgamation of gods and goddesses, Wicca is considered a henotheistic belief system. Practitioners may worship Greek, Egyptian, or even Roman deities, on top of the Moon Goddess and Horned God. Some Wiccans may also completely do away with this duotheism. Wiccans generally celebrate holidays and festivals that have to do with phases of the moon, in honour of their Moon Goddess), as well as seasonal transitions (in honour of the Horned God).

Many Wiccans refer to the Wiccan Rede as their most base text. This describes many of the Wiccan manners and morals, and outlines some of their celebratory traditions as well. However, the morals and mannerisms outlined by the Rede may not be followed, making some Wiccans The Rede also describes some of their ritual ceremonies. However, not all Wiccans particiate in the rituals, and some don't practice magick at all.

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