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An Incomplete List of Pagan Paths
This is in no way a complete listing of all the Traditions out there. New ones spring up every day it seems and it would be impossible to keep up with them all. This is just a basic listing of the more common Traditions.

African Tribal: There has been in the last twenty years an increased popularity in the modern interpretation of many African Tribal religions.

Alexandrian: Founded in England during the 1960s by Alex Sanders who claimed to be a Hereditary Witch. A branch off of Gardnerian. Alex was in fact initiated into the Gardnerian Tradition, but later left due to "personality conflicts". The rituals are said to be modified Gardnerian with some Kabalistic aspects in the rites.

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

AntiPaths: Thanks to the media portrayal of Pagans, we have attracted a fair share of unusual groups. The most vocal of these groups are classed as AntiPaths because they are not really in favor of anything but they have a long list of things they are against.

British: Mix of Gardenarian & Celtic beliefs. They are fairly structured in their beliefs, and train through the degree process.

Caledonii: This tradition is Scottish in origin and preserves the beautiful festivals of the Scottish. Formally known as the Hecatine Tradition.

Celtic Wicca: The use of a Celtic and Druidic pantheon mixed with a little ritual Gardnerian. Heavily stresses the elements, nature and the Ancient Ones. They have a vast knowledge and respect for the healing and magickal qualities of plants, stones, trees, elemental spirits, gnomes and fairies. This broad tradition originated in Celtic Gaul, Western and Northern England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Brittany and the Isle of Man.

Ceremonial: Followers of these Traditions use a great deal of ceremonial magic(k) in their practices. Egyptian magic(k) and Kabbalistic magic(k) are sometimes incorporated in their rituals.

Cymri: (KIM-ree or KEEM-ree), this tradition is the principle Pagan tradition of Wales. It is influenced in part by the Arthurian legends.

Dianic: First pinpointed by Margaret Murray in 1921 in "The Witch-Cult in Western Europe". This term appears to include a mixture of various traditions. However, their prime focus ,in recent years, is on the Goddess, and has been pegged as the "feminist" movement of the Craft.

Druidic: This tradition is based on the rituals, rites, magic(k) and practices of the Celtic priestly class, the Druids. There were once only three types of Druids: the Bards, who knew the songs and stories of the tribe, the Ovates, who were the healers and seers, and the Druids who were the philosophers, judges and teachers. Modern Druidry is not so simple.

Eclectic Witch: Basically, it indicates that the individual does not follow any particular Tradition, denomination, sect, or magic(k)al practice. They learn and study from many magic(k)al systems and Apply what appears to work best for them. They often claim that Wicca is a modern religion created by Gerald Gardner but the beliefs and practices of Wicca are completely individualistic, therefore nobody can truly define "Wicca" for others. In general, they emphasize spontaneity and tend to downplay the importance of such concepts as Oaths, Initiations, Lineage, and Tradition, and even discard those concepts altogether.

Egyptian Paths: The mysteries of the Pyramids and the Pharaohs have inspired a great many Pagan Paths.

Faery: Origins of this tradition come from the myths and legends of the Tuatha De Danann, the deities who are now known as "Faery Folk". This tradition focuses heavily on the environment.

Gardnerian: Organized by Gerald Gardner in England in the1950's.Gerald was one of the few people so determined that Wicca should not die & took the risk of publicizing it through the media. He combined modernized practices with the Old Ways. It is also a very strict and thorough Tradition.

Hereditary Witch/Family Tradition: One who can trace the Craft through their blood line. Taught the Old Ways by a family member. It only takes one family member teaching another for an eclectic path to become a family tradition. The older the tradition, the more restrictive it will be. Anyone whose Witchcraft is tied into their is able to honestly call themselves a "hereditary witch" even if their family does not honor the ancient traditions of their ethnicity.

Kitchen Witch: Basically, this type is one who practices by hearth and home, dealing with the practical side of religion, magic(k), the earth and the elements. Kitchen Witches use magic(k) though cooking and domestic arts more than any other means, and each kitchen witch usually has a specialty (many have more than one).

Manx: An Irish tradition deeply connected with the mystical Isle of Man. Manann Mac Llyr, God of the Sea and Fand, a Faery Queen are the principal deities.

MesoAmeriPagan Paths The cultures of the Aztecs, Incas, Aztecs, and many other tribes were a source of great inspiration for many Neopagan paths.

Native American Paths There are few Pagans who are not inspired on some level by the beliefs of the tribes folk of the Native Americans.

Pecti-Wita: Pecti-Wita is a solitary tradition influenced by the Picts, a pre-Celtic people who warred with the Celts.

Pictish: Scottish Witchcraft that attunes itself to all aspects of nature; animal, vegetable, and mineral. It is a solitary form and mainly magic(k)al in nature with little religion.

Romany: There are few Pagans who do not feel the "pull of the Gypsy moon". The history of the Roma is one of continuous struggle and persecution. Since their entry into Europe, the Roma have been outlawed, enslaved, hunted, tortured, and murdered. From the time of the Slobuzenja (Abolition of Romany Slavery) in 1856, to the present day, the Roma have fought for their just social and human rights, largely to the deaf ears of world governments and an indifferent public. Anglo-Romany is based loosely on the Rom beliefs, but no ties to or support from the Romany People.

Seax-Wica: Founded by Raymond Buckland in 1973. Not only did he develop a Tradition that is more than acceptable to many individuals, he also has written a large volume of text books on different magic(k)al aspects and practices of the Craft.

Solitary: This is not really a Tradition, per se, but I felt should be mentioned. A solitary is one who practices alone, regardless of Tradition, denomination, or sect. A solitary can also be an individual who has no desire to practice with or learn from a coven structure, but still may adhere to a specific Tradition or sect through the teachings of another.

Strega: Follows a tradition stemming from Italy that began around 1353 with a woman named Aradia. Of all the traditional Witches, this group appears to be the smallest in number in the U.S., however, their teachings are beautiful and should not be missed.

Teutonic/Nordic: Recognized as any of the groups of people who follow paths based on the Germanic group of myths. Culturally, this included the English, Dutch, Icelandic, Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish people.

Technopagan: Technopagans are a recent addition to the Pagan community. Technopagans are those willing to incorporate new technologies into their path whenever possible. If a Technopagan has a Book of Shadows, they have a copy of it stored on their hard drive. They use the Internet for magic(k)al research, and see nothing wrong with chopping herbs in a food processor. Technopagans are not a path unto themselves, they are found within any path.