Pagan Religions in Five Minutes - Suzanne Owen
18. What is the Difference between an Eclectic and a Traditional Pagan or Witch?
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
Traditional Pagans follow established systems with a hierarchical structure, while eclectic Pagans adopt a more individualistic approach, blending elements from various traditions. Both practices contribute to the rich diversity of the modern Pagan movement, and the choice between these paths depends on individual preferences for structure and historical continuity versus personal autonomy and creativity.