Paganism? That's a broad term, usually applied to religions outside of the 'big' ones like Christianity, Judaism, Islam, etc. They tend to be earth-centric and can be polytheistic, worshipping multiple deities, or animistic, believing everything has a spirit.
Paganism refers to spiritual beliefs and practices that exist outside of the major world religions. These faiths often honor many deities and spirits, often associated with aspects of the natural world or ancestors. Many Pagans also practice magic or witchcraft as part of their spiritual or religious paths.
Pagans are essentially followers of a polytheistic or pantheistic nature-worshipping religion. It's an umbrella term used to describe various ancient or modern religious practices not tied to the world's main religions, such as Christianity, Islam, or Buddhism. Paganism often cherishes the Earth and takes inspiration from the changing seasons and the beauty of the natural world.
Fascinating, Paganism is both old and new in its application.Currently Paganism represents a range of spiritual views, many of which revolve around the environment, with substantial focus on nature and numberless gods enjoying preference over any single deity.
In bygone days it referred to those who live in the countryside practicing polytheism.In present time, it represents somewhat of renaissance and includes many modern religious practices.
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While Lawton Daniels was abroad fighting to protect his country, someone slaughtered most of what was left of his family. Now he’s back state side and all that’s keeping him standing after the destruction he’d come home to face is the vengeance that strums in his blood. He has no time for entanglements of any kind while he hunts down the ones responsible and when the bedraggled little urchin dragged her beat to shit ass into his yard he had no idea the havoc she was about to wreak on his life.Anarchist is created by Jordan Silver, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.
Aria wakes up one morning to her parents fighting about her, again. Little does she know that this fight will change the course of her life forever. In a world where most the Myths are real, Aria will find love, heartbreak, adventure, and the power of a new goddess.
All stories are continuations of the previous ones
1. Union between the Dark & Light
Roisin, a young woman diagnosed with cancer, sells all her belongings wanting to live her remaining time on her own terms. On the way she unknowingly enters the realm of elves and fairies while hiking, becoming part of a prophecy that will unite the dark unseelie with the light seelie to complete the balance needed between the two opposed courts.
2. Nyx Elderon forest God
Free from his binds and fulfilling the above prophecy Nyx Elderon decides to venture into the human realm and meets a young female human Enchantress that captivates his soul. They experience many challenges in their journey towards a relationship.
3. Becoming Fae
Ranch owner McKenna, never realized she was a powerful guardian for mystical creatures until the day an unseelie fairy named Axis appeared unexpectedly at her home. McKenna discovers much more in this adventure of elves, fairies and merfolk.
4. Male Mated Fae
Ryker and his best friend Quinn, both unseelie fairies, discover their love for each other and become mated fae, in an adventure that tests their friendship that ultimately blossoms in love.
5. Mortal Enemies
Vampire and Fairy have forever been mortal enemies. 3 generations of one family find and discover their love within the arms of their enemy.
*Bonus* Mismatched Mates
Julith, a half fairy, half human has a horrible time finding her mate and gets involved with several hoping to ultimately find her one true love.
"Everytime I think about you, I feel like I'm burning."
W-why?"
"You know why."
"But-"
"I have this weird thoughts in my head. this naughty, dirty thoughts. About you."
"V-Victor-"
"So they real question is, what will I do, when I actually see you in person, Cilia?"
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That becomes the life of Cilia Carpenter, a girl that lives with the biggest boyband of the world, Heathens. Being the only girl in the lives of seven grown men, Cilia has to navigate her life with caution, but it all goes up in flames when the seven boys fall head over heels for her at once, and a competition for her affection arises.
But here's the catch. Cilia is dead. And that is her ghost they are in love with.
So will this love really bloom? Will Cilia be able to hold back from creating a harem and resist their temptation? Or will Heathens lives blow up over their love for a ghost?
The future is dark and grim, creatures called the Pales have overtaken everything and collapsed society as we know it. Remnants of society exist but are far and wide. Will Zane survive or will he succumb to the Pales, find out in his story.
Humans, Wolves, Vampires & Mages, co-existing in one world. Some are good, some are not. There is this one who they called the 'demigod'. Born as a gift from two powerful deities but was hidden. Wanted by those greedy for power.
The good ones are protecting those who have no power to protect themselves.
What will the leaders of each kind do to stop blood from spilling? Will the future leaders will be able to help? Can they maintain peace for everyone?
Secrets will unfold. Love will be tested.
Evil will arise and will try to overtake the light. Will the guardians able to protect eveyone?
It is a pagan festival, also known as a 'sabbat' that has been adopted from the old pagan traditions, but transformed with elements of nature into something new completely rooted in Chinese culture. The custom is deeply connected with seasons and the moon, rhythming mutually with nature itself Frank Greenwood Folk Songs of China (1948) p. 16.
In the autumn, this interplay is Even more evident particular rituals, such as 'Samhain' in some cases illustrate a seasonal change. 'Samhain' for example, used to mark the end of harvest and beginning of winter ( 2 September 1999)
Ever since I picked up 'Pagans', I couldn't shake the feeling that it was more than just a historical deep dive—it felt like a mirror held up to modern spirituality. The book explores the clash and fusion of pagan traditions with Christianity, but what struck me was how it framed this tension as a recurring human struggle: the push-and-pull between structured dogma and organic, earth-centered belief systems.
Brooks dissects how pagan practices survived through folk customs, holidays, and even language, showing resilience in the face of eradication. The theme isn't just about ancient rituals; it's about cultural identity being both erased and preserved simultaneously. I kept thinking about how today's 'witchtok' trends or neo-pagan movements echo this same pattern—people reaching back to reconnect with something they feel was stolen, but never truly lost.