Pagan Religions in Five Minutes - Suzanne Owen
27. What is Romuva in Lithuania?
Pagan Religions in Five Minutes - Suzanne Owen
Milda Alisauskiene [+]
Vytautas Magnus University
Associate professor at Department of Sociology, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania
Director of New Religions Research and Information Centre, Vilnius, Lithuania
Description
Romuva, a Lithuanian organisation dedicated to reviving ancient Baltic religious practices and beliefs, emerged in the Soviet era. Romuva's practices emphasise a close relationship with nature through a pantheon of deities. Romuva faces challenges in gaining legal recognition, reflecting Lithuania's religious and cultural identity issues. Interactions with Christianity and diverse political views among its members highlight the complex dynamics within modern Paganism.