pagan religion

• Sammelbegriff für verschiedene spirituelle oder religiöse Traditionen, die meist polytheistisch, naturverbunden und vorchristlichen oder nicht-abrahamitischen Ursprungs sind und oft die Verehrung mehrerer Gottheiten und natürlicher Zyklen umfassen.

A broad term for various spiritual or religious traditions that are typically polytheistic, nature-based, and pre-Christian or non-Abrahamic in origin, often involving reverence for multiple deities and natural cycles.

1. Polytheistic belief systemB2formal

   A broad term for various pre-Christian or non-Abrahamic religious traditions, often polytheistic and nature-based.

   Heidnische Religion

   • Ancient pagan religions often worshipped multiple gods and goddesses.
   • Many pagan religions celebrated seasonal festivals like the solstices.
   • The study of pagan religions reveals diverse cultural practices.

2. Modern spiritual movementB2formal

   Contemporary revival or reconstruction of ancient pagan beliefs, often emphasizing nature worship and ritual.

   Moderne spirituelle Bewegung

   • Modern pagan religions include Wicca and Druidry.
   • Followers of pagan religions today often practice earth-centered spirituality.
   • Pagan religions have gained visibility in recent decades.