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Morningbird & MS Team

By Witchipedia, Magical Religions and Spiritual Paths

Religion Santeria Today: Deities, Beliefs & More

This article provides an overview of Santería, a syncretic religious tradition that emerged from the blending of Yoruba spiritual practices with Roman Catholicism among enslaved African peoples in the Caribbean. The text examines the religion’s historical origins, its pantheon of Orishas (deities), core ritual practices including spirit possession ceremonies and divination systems such as Ifá, and its contemporary global presence.

Morningbird & MS Team

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Who is Phaedra Bonewits & Written Works

This article provides a biographical overview of Phaedra Heyman Bonewits, an American artist and Pagan practitioner who became active in the Neo-Pagan movement during the 1980s and 1990s. The piece traces her educational background, her involvement with Unitarian Universalist Pagan organizations, and her collaborative written work with Isaac Bonewits on energy-based spiritual practices.

Morningbird & MS Team

By Witchipedia, Magical Religions and Spiritual Paths

Who is a Pagan & Meaning of this Term

This article examines the historical origins and evolving definitions of the term “pagan,” tracing its etymology from the Latin *paganus* (meaning “country dweller” or “civilian”) to its contemporary usage within modern spiritual movements. The discussion explores how the term transitioned from a derogatory designation for non-Christian practitioners to a reclaimed identity embraced by followers of diverse Earth-based, polytheistic, and magico-religious traditions.