Pagan Religions in Five Minutes - Suzanne Owen
1. What is Paganism?
Pagan Religions in Five Minutes - Suzanne Owen
Angela Puca [+]
Leeds Trinity University
Dr. Angela Puca is currently lecturing at Leeds Trinity University and holds a PhD on Indigenous and Transcultural Shamanism in Italy, awarded by the University of Leeds. Her research interests include magic, shamanism and the concept of indigeneity, witchcraft, Paganism, and esotericism. In addition, she hosts a YouTube channel called ‘Angela’s Symposium’ to divulge the academic study of such topics to a wider audience.
Description
Paganism is a diverse religious phenomenon encompassing a range of beliefs and traditions outside mainstream monotheism. Central to Paganism are polytheistic and animistic beliefs, including worshipping multiple gods and goddesses and the spiritual essence of non-human entities. Pagan traditions are diverse, encompassing many paths with distinct practices and backgrounds. A focus of Paganism is the reverence for nature and the interconnectedness of life, often expressed by celebrating the seasons and life.