Wicca

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With respect, this etymology of Wicca is incorrect, though I agree

with the sentiments behind it, and also that the reverence for Nature

was at the base of the old ways. The ancient root means to turn,

twist, perhaps to spin; and seems to be related to words having to do

with life-force and consecration. The word wicca was used in

Anglo-Saxon for male witches, and wicce was the female and much more

commonly used word, pronounced witch. That is just the old spelling.

 

It is the modern neopagan movement which chose this word Wicca to

describe and revive pagan European traditions, back in the mid-20th

century. Since then, there has been an evolution and a blossoming of

deeper explorations into and attempts to recover what can be gleaned

of the old religions, which were subjected to many centuries of

persecution by the christian state.

 

The Magi are not directly related to the pagans of western Europe,

tho the Roman use of this word for Chaldean sages got taken up as the

word magic.

 

all best,

Max

>Wicca means the way of the wise. They were called the Magi, like

>the 3 wise men who followed the star to Bethlehem. Irrespective of

>terminology, the Path is understanding and harnessing Nature

>compassionately.

 

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Max Dashu

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