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There are many different traditions in Pagan religious practices and beliefs. Existance of some of these traditions span thousands of years, while others are fairly new. Despite the vast differences, all are still considered Pagan, and many compliment each other. All are important, as we can all learn from one another. Please scroll to bottom for links to some specific paths.

Alexandrian Tradition This tradition is considered to be Celtic, however, many Celtic traditions incorporate aspects of the Kabbalistic rites in the Alexandrian Tradition. Origins stem from 1960's England, founded by Alex Sanders.

Anglo-Saxon Tradition This is an English tradition which combines the practices of the Southern Teutons and the Celts.

Arthurian Tradition This is one of the more well-known traditions. It is based on Arthurian Legends from Cornwall and Wales.

Asatru Path The Norse and Celtic ways are followed by practitioners. This path is thousands of years old, beginning over 40,000 years ago.

British Traditional This is a mixture of Celtic and Gardenarian traditions and beliefs and train through a degree process. This tradition is fairly structured, most popular organization is The International Red Garters.

Caledonii Tradition This tradition preserves the Scottish festivals. It originated in Scotland and was formally known as the Hecatine Tradition.

Celtic Tradition This broad tradition originated in Celtic Gaul, Western and Northern England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Brittany and the Isle of Man. Encompassing the use of Celtic, Druidic pantheon mixed with a bit of Gardenarian. Celtic Traditionalists place a heavy emphasis on the elements, nature and the Ancient Ones.

Ceremonial Wicca Followers of this tradition focus on a great deal of ceremonial magick in their practices. Detailed rituals are performed, often including the use of Egyptian or Qabbalistic magick.

Cymri Tradition This tradition is the principle Pagan tradition of Wales, influenced by the Arthurian Legends.

Deborean Tradition An American eclectic tradition which attempts to reconstruct Wicca as it was prior to The Burning Times or the European witch craze.

Dianic Tradition Sometimes said to be the feminist movement of the Craft, focuses mainly on the Goddess. Founded by Margaret Murry in 1921.

Druidic Path This path focuses the rituals, rites, magick and practices of the Celtic priestly class druids. Druids were considered religious professionals in the time of the Celts, and although not part of a given ethnic or cultural group, were a larger part of society in the Celtic Nations of Western Europe and the British Isles.

Eclectic Wicca This is a blending of many different paths and traditions to form an individualized path of ones own. Knowlege is obtained from a multitude of sources and magickal systems.

Eireannach Tradition This is a catch-all name for many Irish-influenced traditions.

Faery Tradition Based on the legends and myths of the Tuatha De Danann, deities are now know as "Faery Folk". This tradition has a heavy emphasis on the enviornment.

Family Traditions Traditions which are passed on from one living relative to another, spanning generations at times. Some are secretive, while others are open in their practices. Often Family Traditionalists incorporate a mixture of mainstream religion in their Celtic Pagan beliefs.

Gaelic Tradition A generic description of the Celtic Traditions of Ireland and Scotland.

Gardnerian Tradition Founded by Gerald B. Gardner in the 1940's, this religion is has heavily structured initiation based system.

Hereditary Tradition Another term for Family Traditions.

Irish Tradition Another generic term to commonly used to describe traditions native to Ireland.

Kitchen Tradition This tradition focuses heavily on practices by hearth and home, dealing with the practical side of religion, magick, the earth and the elements.

Lycian Tradition This tradition began in 1989, taking practices of Ancient Craft, Wolf Clans/Benandanti, Free Masonry, Co-Masonry, The Golden Dawn, Ordo Templi Orientis, Early Wicca and Bonifaces' Wolf Initiation and merging them, creating a religion with a central core of beliefs and rituals. Emphasis is placed on the wolf.

Manx Tradition An Irish Tradition deeply connected with the mystical Isle of Man, Manann Mac Llyr, God of the Sea and Land, and a Faery Queen are principle deities.

Nordic Tradition This tradition dates back to ancient times, following the beliefs of the Teutons.

North Isles Tradition This tradition was heavily influenced by the Norse and prominent in the Orkney and Shetland Islands of Scotland. North Isles Traditionalists still hold ancient Nordic celebrations in modern times.

OBOD This acronym stands for the Celtic English Druidic Tradition, Order of Bard, Ovates and Druids.

Pecti-Wita This tradition is solitary in nature, influenced by the Picts, a pre-Celtic group, originating in Scotland, who fought with the Celts. There is a heavy focus on nature and the enviornment.

Pow-Wow A system, not religion, based on 400 year old German Magick. Although once much stronger, it in modern times is simple faith healing.

Seax-Wica Tradition organized by Raymond Buckland in 1973, influenced by the Saxon traditions and beliefs.

Shaman Path Origins of this path are from the Evinki people of Siberia, meaning "the one who knows". Commonly considered any kind of native medicine man or woman, but a shaman is defined by how he or she works.

Solitary Tradition A person who practices religion alone, regardless of their tradition. Can also be called a "Natural Witch".

Strega This traditon began in 1383, in Italy. It is one of the most beautiful of practices, founded by Aradia.

Teutonic Tradition Another terminology for the Nordic Tradition, this group from ancient times have been recognized as those who speak the Germanic languages, culturally including the English, Dutch, Icelandic, Danish, Norwegian and Swedish.

Sources:

http://www.neopagan.com/village/Wicca_Information_Site/Paths.html

http://www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/wisconsin/319/paganism.html

http://www.lycianwicca.org

If you know of a tradition or path which has not been included, please contact me directly, as I would like to be able to acknowledge all Pagan beliefs in our community.

~NyWitch �2001NyWitch (Written Information Only)