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I would like to learn more info about Paganism and Wicca (both). Where can I find some good information, either in books or online? Are there any points you think I should know?

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by Anonymous on Sep 15, 2009 at 11:08 pm Permalink

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Wicca is a pagan religion (neo-pagan). Which other neo-pagan religions are you interested in? There are many. Probably the two most important things you can do are avoid books published by Llewellyn and avoid anything that claims that Wicca is of Celtic origin (it's not). It's true that there are a few worthwhile books published by Llewellyn (someone listed them above), but avoid the rest. As far as Wicca goes, Antigone's suggestions would be good. As far as other pagan religions go, you'll have to tell us which ones interest you so we can make suggestions.
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Avatar Penny The Wise is a Steelers fan Sep, 16 2009 at 01:23 AM
Okay, thanks.

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by eternal0void on May 13, 2007 at 3:24 am Permalink

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One exception to the "no Llewellyn books" rule I would make is Scott Cunningham's "Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner". Unless you already are aware of a Wicca group in your area, chances are you will be starting your exploration of Wicca all by yourself.
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by AntigoneRising on Mar 23, 2007 at 1:59 am Permalink

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http://wicca.timerift.net/
http://www.witchvox.com/

http://www.witchoftheeast.com/

Until you have done some initial study, stay away from books with a crescent moon on the spine (Llewellyn).

Try:

The Heart of Wicca - Wise Words From a Crone on the Path - Ellen Cannon Reed
The Elements of Ritual - Deborah Lipp (a rare exception to the Llewellyn rule)
The Way of Four - Deborah Lipp (another exception)
A Witch's Book of Answers - Eileen Holland, Cerelia

AVOID Silver Ravenwolf and Fiona Horne (unless you want to learn a bunch of inaccuracies).
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Avatar anonymous Mar, 23 2007 at 02:02 AM
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Avatar Namaste formerly future_health_educator Mar, 23 2007 at 02:15 AM
What does (Llewellyn) mean?
Avatar AntigoneRising Mar, 23 2007 at 02:36 AM
Llewellyn is a Neopagan/New Age publisher. It isn't that they don't occasionally publish a book worth reading, it is that you never know with them. They'll publish anything, and the credibility and accuracy of most books published through them is very low.

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by Jay Was Here - AYPWIP on Mar 22, 2007 at 9:06 am Permalink

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicca
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paganism

There are also good links at the bottom of each of these pages. Have fun.
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