Every Pagan Path Explained in 10 Minutes

[@GreenMage92]

I am a guy who learns visually and this is an awesome representation of data. Background music is lovely, your voice is perfect and explanations are great.

[@SymbolSage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robgau2501]

You showed Sekmet when you said Ra. Also, Asatru is the group that has the 9 noble virtues. Great video, though. We need more of these kind of videos. Green Witchcraft is based on nature. Hedge Witchcraft is based on nature too, but it's name refers to the focus on dealing with spirits. The Hedge symbolically separates our world and the spirit world. Modern druidry is not based on ancient druids, it's Revival Druidry based on the work of Iolo Morganwg. It's also the oldest of the modern paganisms. Animism is the oldest spiritual system and is usually a part of shamanism.

[@SymbolSage]

Thanks for your comment and feedback, we really appreciate it.

[@Aaron-oe8xw]

Great reply to the vid. Additionally to animism, the idea that every "thing" has a spirit or soul is a very modern western understanding of the concept where an object is something that contains another thing. It is a valid belief, but animism seems by most accounts to be more fluid than that. In my own personal belief of animism, it's more like the current set of data that encompasses what an object is at any given time. So a table has "spirit", but that spirit is not a static representation of the table, but rather a culmination of all information and interactions leading to the current time an object exists.

[@elijahbushee9155]

Also Heathenry has the Noble Virtues, but definitely should have been stated for Asatru as well. Really both camps are pretty similar.

[@renata_of_the_craft]

There's an American grouping of Asatru that keeps the nine noble virtues as their tenant, they are also very exclusive, patriarchal and supremacist. European Ásatrú follows a very different path, inclusive and open, and these supposedly noble virtues are not recognised.

[@bluthndrbear]

It was made by AI.

[@territells_gaming]

This was really accurate compared to a lot of other resources trying to explain the umbrella, well done! My heart sang in excitement when pantheism was included. 100% sure you missed some, its a tough one to map out, but you did a great job and i actually learned a lot too. There are streams and crossovers among these branches, and you wouldn't be able to deep dive all of that in 10 minutes anyway. You got me as a fan, either way

[@SymbolSage]

Thanks for your comment and glad you liked the video :)

[@rickwrites2612]

Some Reconstructionists can sometimes substitute things to a similar or more a symbolic form if there is an obvious ethical, legal or practical problem with the way it was done originally. Think stuff like certain types of sacrifice, ancestral human remains, certain entheogens, or near impossible to source items. Theyll try to change it as little ways as possible though.

[@SymbolSage]

Thanks for your input!

[@ChrisMeerkat]

Celtic tribes were all over Europe. From south of The Black Sea in the east to where modern day Galicia is in northern Spain, through Portugal to the the south western Atlantic coast of Spain, and up across the whole of central and north western Europe. Celts weren't just from The British Isles.

[@MathonwyPrime]

This is true, but we still aren't sure which direction they spread. Two big theories are Celt from the East, from Central Europe; and Celt from the West, spread from British Isles and the coast of France. We only really know that the farthest reaches from the Roman Empire really maintained the identity. Which is why most people equate Celt with British. Specifically Irish, Pict, Cornish, and Manx. Places the Romans didn't quite get through smashing before the empire started falling. The Gauls were very much Celtic peoples.

[@ligeiaztomb2755]

Eclectic Solitary Pagan/Witch here! I guess I am semi-revivalist as well.....but my path is Nature/Earth-centric.... I guess I am also animistic. I don't draw these lines normally. I am many of these things simultaneously. Lol Most witches that I know are a mix of many of these things.

[@Testosterone.b0y]

Personally, I think there is so many paths that sometimes it’s just impossible to choose just one, especially if you strongly believe in something from a different path. That’s one of the things I like about paganism, it’s not too restrictive on what you can and can’t do, if that makes sense.

[@bythecliff]

Put all of this together and you get Hinduism. Nature worship, ancestor worship, magic, shamanism, esoteric rituals, seeing God in everything, we have it all.

[@baronghede2365]

I love Paganism and witchcraft but vodoun in more me, Blessed Be.

[@Jesusoursaviour-ij3st]

repent and believe in jesus

[@itsfort]

@@Jesusoursaviour-ij3st Ah yes there is nothing worse than christian love

[@c.a.t.732]

@@Jesusoursaviour-ij3st I never pented in the first place... why should I repent?

[@ocalimirosubso]

@@Jesusoursaviour-ij3stfuxk your jesus

[@vojtazaruba5230]

@@Jesusoursaviour-ij3st no... you repent ....

[@Zeekarts]

this is actually really well explained good job on research man

[@SymbolSage]

I'm glad you liked the video.

[@HhshhsHh-dw3qq]

As a hindu i love you guys ❤

[@hatncloak45]

And as a pagan I love you Hindus ❤

[@yvonnemurray1253]

Love Hindu, your Karma is great

[@rockabillypanda571]

Us pagans love you too 💚

[@fushhiii]

How about get back to. Lord. The one.

[@Aethuviel]

@@fushhiii Which one?

[@lhadzyan7300]

Of course those regional-ethnic pagan movements mentioned there were the European ones, and actually are ommiting all the native religions from elsewhere in the world centered on nature shamanic interactions, which happens on the Americas, South-Saharian Africa, Central Asia, some parts of South and Southeastern Asia, Oceania islands, Australia and other places besides it. (Even some major religious national movements as the Vodoo and Shinto could fall somehow into that also.)

[@cocoaswann2095]

Thank you! Exactly what I noticed.

[@MathonwyPrime]

The term "pagan" is specifically euro-centric. Generally from some form of interaction with the Romans, which is where the term "pagan" came from. Pagan doesn't just mean anything other than Abrahamic Religions. There is a specific definition of what a pagan is. Please don't whitewash other cultures with euro-centric values.

[@lhadzyan7300]

@@MathonwyPrime my apologies of not properly knowing the actual truth behind the term Pagan on its original meaning and focused into Eurocentric-world-views and Abrahamic monotheistic religions at the same for contrasting all else beyond. Anyways the term still is USEFUL and practical and doesn´t properly involves a negative POV currently as their original meaning might have been, it´s just a fancy for easy reckognizion to all else against the main Western-European and Abrahamic religion focused POV that well whatever for good or ill have influenced the world in practical usefull ways, including the same language we´re using after all to comunicate in an easier practical way,. Therefore it´s kinda a waste of time to think about fairness on "colonialism" still today just on sake on whatever was done wrong in the past, specially when in the present is still USEFUL to make an easier grasp comprehension about all on a common reference to contrast for to have a nice understanding of it too anyways. To go into telling others what´s wrong or not just for social justice sake is so missleading and useless to there actually enforce alternative POV that might not be so easily handled as the previous ones either by more complex or redundant ones. So sorry but to tell progressist ideas here is a waste of time!! It sounds as a "self-rightfullness- pride-gloating issue than actually working on doing something needfull in all.

[@ApollonianShy18]

Ive learnt a bit on Basq mythology.. n i really liked it 😍😊

[@poolguyunfiltered2850]

That was a really great dive into some of the major branches of paganism. I appreciate the fact that you mentioned that there can be a lot of overlap depending on your spirituality. Take Reconstructionist Heathenry, which I lean toward. Most Reconstructionists lean heavily on the texts, as it really is a "religion with homework". However, most Reconstructionists will admit that we have to be Revivalist at some time as well. Between so much of the text being whitewashed and flat out made up by Christians and various practices that we believe now go against societal norms, we have to be adaptive. That said, one needs to be careful of "Fluffy Bunnism" where people just decide any old thing is a sign or message or practice. Think, "I picked up a rock and when I did, I saw a bird fly overhead...it was just a cardinal, but that is very similar to a bluejay which is a corvid like a raven, so me picking up the rock must have been a sign from Odin!" That's not to say that it is a wrong way to do things, but it takes a lot of the effort out of trying to work and form a relationship with the gods. Also, I too want to hammer home that you really, really, really need to be careful with people associating with Asatru. There is Asatru and there is Asatru Folk Assembly. A LOT of what the AFA believe is just plain ol' white supremacy cosplaying as Norse Paganism. They generally feel that the Norse pantheon is a purely white group of deities for white people, which is ridiculous. I generally find two camps when it comes to modern heathenry: Those that are looking to find an incredibly inclusive and safe religion for those who don't fit within the Abrahamic religions, and basically Nazis that want to play Viking Dress-up. Always vet who you are associating with. Finally, just an observation as I continue down my pagan path. I find that due to the inclusive nature of most pagans, so much of what we believe can be shuffled around. Like, while I mainly work with nature leaning/fertility norse gods like Thor and Freyja, I respect all the deities that others believe in as accepting that their are many gods means that you are less inclined to bristle at the fact someone believes in something different than you. My personal take is that I am a Reconstructionist inasmuch as I try to do ritual and give offerings that were traditionally given to the gods and on the days named for them. However, I am animist in the way that I don't see the gods as being physically personified and more of forces of nature found in all things. It's a really liberating spiritual path that makes me focus on the NOW and not so much on an afterlife.

[@SymbolSage]

Thanks for sharing this. It's always good to hear different perspectives and first-hand accounts!

[@ApollonianShy18]

Thanks for this. Blessings from above ❤

[@kanaler5924]

You know judaism is an ethnic supremacist religion and they went to war many times on other people. Do not, hate on the nordic people for having a place we call home and ours in this world, do not!

[@shulamitmavet156]

Same with Slavic neopaganism, sadly. Many believe in practices that were clearly made up and are Nazis with racist and antisemitic beliefs

[@MathonwyPrime]

Funny enough, fascism is spreading through a few different pagan pipelines. Keep an eye out for anyone espousing their heritage as being the only pure form of a pagan path. That heritage is usually white as wonder bread. It doesn't matter where someone's ancestors came from, the gods will not turn them away. If a deity is so short-sighted that they only care for one region of the world, are they really a god? Or just a powerful spirit dressed up as a god.

[@benbae3449]

Animism Pagan here - I worship the sun and earth and call them their greek god deities - yet I don't believe in an actual god by these names, I worship the spiritual energy that is in these great orbs that give us life. But I am always evolving, I love all pagans! Blessed be to all of you

[@benbae3449]

Praise be to Gaia, Helios and Selene. I thank you for giving me life and for the beauty of your nature.

[@hnymnblnk]

​@@benbae3449heyy I am also a Gaia devotee! 💚🌱

[@northwoodskindred]

The Nine Noble Virtues (NNV) are not tennants of Asatru or Heathenry. They are a collection of otherwise valuable human virtutes, but the collection was codified by racists and separatists to make themselves feel virtuous, although they rarely adhere to them anyway. The NNV should not be linked to these sacred and ancient traditions or the modern revival of them. As a community we reject the people that codified this dollar store, discount version of the 10 commandments. Honor the gods and your ancestors, the planet, and ALL people on it. Tread lightly on the earth and be useful to your community. It is that simple.

[@ScottyEdwardsHulme]

Myrlin The Demon Druid Lawful Neutral And The Word Of The Riddle Of The Tet- Tra- Gra-- Ma- Ton Helper And Teacher For King Arthur Pendragon And The King Of The Golden Dragons Bahamut Is The Yah- Wey I Am Among Thee Forever ♾️ Evermore Amen Amen Amen Thrice Spoken Once Fulfilling Prophecy Feeding Me.

[@BaritoneUkeBeast4Life]

A few things I would like to point out. Cernunnos is pronounced with a hard K like the word Celtic. Next it is essential when discussing Shamanism that you mention that it is NOT found worldwide as Shamanism only applies to very few peoples and cultures. The word Shaman comes from and refers specifically to the Tungus tribe members in Siberia, tribes in Tibet, and tribes in Mongolia. Unless one is from one of those cultures and trained directly under a Shaman and given the title, then one cannot just call themselves a Shaman . I also wanted to point out that under Animistic beliefs you didn't mention Shinto which is a major religion in Japan and it's oldest.

[@MathonwyPrime]

Some would argue that the Reconstructionist Celtic Movement and the Neo-Druidic Revivalist Movement are one and the same. The big difference in Druidic paths are whether one follows a more... Anglican version of Druidic Orders or if the Druid in question is trying to follow the old gods of a particular region. Yes, there are Christian Druidic Orders, and no, I don't understand them at all. A Reconstructionist Irish Druid is going to worship the Tuatha De Dannan, while a Welsh Reconstructionist Druid will be following the Welsh gods and goddesses as best they can. I'm not sure personally about the Picts or Manx. Or if there are Gaullic Druids trying to piece together their histories. It's sometimes a rather heartbreaking path to follow, as so very much has just been lost to time and bloody conquest.

[@leodelion4974]

ok .... but what do I do with this campfire, rabbit and metal staff of rotating now that the days are getting longer.

[@stevebelongie7031]

very well put forth

[@eugenewade7171]

I think there are two kinds of philosophies/religions at the core of the human attitude toward the world: working and living with Nature and all its manifestations, or against Her. This cannot work at a superficial level but must be deeply felt tangibly. Now that we and our cultures are all inspired by one mighty god, handing over the Earth to man for his exploitation, I think humanity must get closer and respect nature above himself, which can only be done through our emotions and experience. If Nature were our Gods, we wouldn't poison her atmosphere, the oceans, and rivers; we wouldn't destroy the Earth but respect Her and feel Her above and with us. We need Nature, and not the other way around. So, I was always more drawn to Taoism, Shamanism, and European Paganism, which strongly sustains such principles. As the new generations must save this planet, there is no other choice for avoiding assured extinction. I believe that this path is much more appropriate for the survival of humanity-building a sustainable world in our real lives and in accord with its spirituality-than worshiping a single almighty god disconnected from our life support. Adam Flint, author of "Mona."

[@girl-fromthemoon]

Witchcraft is older than most religious paths. It's not a religion per se. Witchcraft practices can be found in most cultures and religions, just like shamanism.

[@SymbolSage]

You're right-witchcraft is an ancient practice found in many cultures and religions. It's not a religion itself but a set of practices, similar to shamanism. This shows how witchcraft has deep roots and appears in many different forms throughout history.

[@barbarismoesoterico]

Very good video, congrats

[@SymbolSage]

Thank you very much!

[@christopherandrew6367]

not the highlight, but where can i find the picture of the Shaman you used at 8:22.

[@hellenicblonde6117]

I'm a Revivalist who worships the Celtic, Greek and Egyptian Deities.

[@SymbolSage]

Thanks for sharing!

[@saristaa1]

*You missed most of the continent of Africa, the continents of Asia, North America, Central America, South America, Australia, the Caribbean islands, and all the Pacific Islands.*

[@MathonwyPrime]

Do those areas consider themselves pagans or neo-pagans? I can go ask a Shintoist if they consider themselves pagan. Nope, she doesn't. This video was about Pagan Paths, and other world religions don't consider themselves pagan. Don't place a Euro-centric identity on other cultures, please.

[@chelli6555]

Hello, the term paganism was used by Jewish groups but especially early Christians in Europe to describe (and sadly downplay or ridicule) all religions and practices that existed in Europe besides Christianity. Paganism is very Eurocentric. It's a rather recent development to take the umbrella- term paganism and reconstruct and follow certain branches or even develop new paths of it. Most importantly, the term paganism was reclaimed from early Christians. Hope I worded it right.

[@lhadzyan7300]

This is so fascinating and though this what I would state doesn´t link to the main themes of this video, and actually appeared at other related, what makes most of these interesting new ways of spirituality bringing back old beliefs it´s the higher connection with some more REALISTIC tangible way of interpreting all in a spiritual way which is mostly more concrete than most of other formerly higher wisepread - and usually forced-implemented - religious paths centered on proper Abrahamic monotheism overall, which they no longer held in tune with most of modern world evolution of ideas and mind-settings, whereas the former pagan and naturalistic religions - and other Eastern Asia spiritualities as well centered more on universal ethics than properly gods worshipp itself, seems to be having an upper hand even for kinda scientific atheistic, agnostic or well non-theistic minds which are still free-thinkers and creative-imaginative ones as well, because regardless of the pagan beliefs overall there seems to be a quite open awareness that ALL IS SYMBOLIC than real itself, but still they connect to the real natural world itself than abstract religions, and as they doesn´t set apart mankind from natural world and bring back the relevance of balance, all goes great for all!

[@omikrondraconis5708]

There is an issue with the 9NV, as they _can_ be used as a white suppremacist dogwhistle, so it might be advisable to vet a group thoroughly before joining. Also: Gardnerian Wicca doesn't have to be as rigid as you described. In Europe, it usually is not, and also in the US it is starting to become less and less so, depending on the lineage. So a bit of complexity here that went missing and might leave a wrong impression.

[@LightnThunder]

This fr, the 9NVs typically mean you’re dealing with a sketchy heathen group unless they prove otherwise. Just ask them how they feel about Declaration 127 and then there ya go lol.

[@james192599]

Great video but i think you forgot hermeticism(monistic panentheistic paganism) and lukumi/santeria or voodoo

[@SymbolSage]

Thanks for your comment! We left out Hermeticism because it's more a philosophy than a pagan religion. But yes, the other two are pagan religions. We have only focused on the most well-known ones though, hence we had to leave some out.

[@Raffaelrodriguesjos]

I'm always surprised by the North Hemisphere World dont knowing about how paganism in Brazil is still a big thing. Theres african religions that still worship theyr gods and make magic, but not europe based. There are a lot of indigenous comunities that are politheitic, and even our catolicism have so much of sincretism, like the maypole tradicion in summer and spring celebrations on Europe, we have it along with bonfires, dances, celebration of the agriculture and other things (the São João festival in june, our winter solstice)

[@Raffaelrodriguesjos]

every city here has stores for the african religions, they sell magic things, ritual things and gods images

[@Aethuviel]

Does anyone know what Native Americans/Amerindians in the US and Canada are doing to keep or revive their practices? They only started converting to christianity so recently (less than 200 years ago), that many of them are not christians and they haven't lost as much of their practices. It's a tragedy when any native practice is lost to the Abrahamic cult.

[@AlmaMercer]

Great teaching tool 👍

[@SymbolSage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AlmaMercer]

@@SymbolSage 👍

[@xeganxerxes4319]

Pagan has always seemed like a very broad term to me. People use paganism to describe anything not Abrahmic, or sometimes more specifically native European religions.

[@emptymannull]

Great video! I consider myself a Gaelic Animism Revivalist

[@JaimeLopez-oh5uc]

You missed Yehwhe! These varieties of religions are so confusing.

[@theaaron2910]

Does everything have one common denominator? Or is it just all random? If so, why even call it "one thing"?

[@trytolovethedark9077]

Yes the one common thing that all of these religions have is that it's not Christianity. As well as paganism has been used to describe any religion that has multiple deities Or that doesn't fall within the line of the church. That being said before all these different religions didn't have a way to reach each other quickly or even if they knew that that type of people lived somewhere in a different region at that time they were completely separate religions and they and they called themselves by these religions, but the church just kind of saw all other religions that weren't their religion as heathens is what they used to call them or pagans now. With respect though the church is not the Christian people you know the kind respectful and peaceful people.

[@666kingdrummer]

It's pretty random, due to the original nature of the early Paganist cults and the broad label they were all given by early Christians. Pretty much, anything that wasn't Christian or Jewish was considered Pagan at the time. Even Islam was originally considered Pagan when it first began spreading.

[@ericv7720]

I live in the Western US, and there has been a movement by the Native American tribes to revive their ancestral religions. These would fall down under "shamanistic" or "regional and ethnic" traditions. There are also Asian immigrants bringing over Hinduism, Buddism, Daoism, and Shintoism, which are pagan traditions that have been in continuous practice for a very long time. I myself prefer the eclectic approach, drawing mainly on Hellenism, and also Sumerian/Near Eastern traditions, and occasionally Germanic/Norse heathenry.

[@VoidlessHistory_CH]

I am an Eclectic Kemetist.

[@CorpseDragon]

I honestly find interest in all of them but im still trying to figure out which one i want to be😅

[@SymbolSage]

I hope this video was helpful in finding your path.

[@AdamMoss-bq1uk]

Same!

[@DNS-FRANK09]

Where would Santa muerte worship or Mexican brujeria or Santeria or voudou fall in???

[@SymbolSage]

Santa Muerte worship, Mexican brujería, Santería, and Vodou are unique spiritual practices with roots in various cultures. They blend indigenous, African, and Catholic influences and don't fit neatly into the term "pagan." Each has its own rich traditions and should be understood in its cultural context.

[@DNS-FRANK09]

@@SymbolSage ok

[@AdamMoss-bq1uk]

After seeing this video im certainly an animalist. I cant understand how people cant see souls in animals and also cant see that our planet needs us to help! Thats our one duty whilst we are here 🙌

[@DamienZshadow]

I have love seeing this channel grow. Admittedly, there were many errors and misleading images put forth in earlier videos. But I can see greater effort has been placed in research and planning. This video has by far been the most comprehensive one to date. Although I would have appreciated it being labeled more towards western traditions since American indigenous, eastern, Sub-Saharan African and Middle Eastern ones were entirely left out, I still appreciated this video for what it's target audience was. Although not explicitly said I think it does there, some distinction to mention how witchcraft and Wicca are not interchangeable, but some can be both or one or the other. Otherwise, fantastic video. Keep up the great work!

[@SymbolSage]

Thank you for your continued support and for sharing your valuable feedback with us! It's heartening to know that our efforts to improve and grow are being noticed. We always aim for the highest quality in our content and appreciate your understanding as we evolve and learn. Your point about the focus on Western traditions is well taken, and we'll strive to be more inclusive of various global pagan practices in our future videos. Thank you once again for being part of our journey and for your constructive feedback.

[@DamienZshadow]

@SymbolSage Really, this well deserved. Your channel is one of the most promising newer ones I have encounteand I can clearly tell that you have put an effort into the quality of your program. Even the voice-over and visual charts are a huge improvement. I don't even think you needed to include Eastern pagan traditions in the video but simply labeled the video of focus on western traditions. But if you do a future video to include faiths from other parts of the world, I would be very excited to see it!

[@franzwohlgemuth2002]

Paleopaganism. You missed that. Also, the NNV was writen by Stephen A. McNallen of the Asatru Folk Assembly in 1983. No antient. And written by a white supremacist. Based off of what was written by Sir Oswald Mosley of the British Union of Fascists and National Socialists (Nazis) and John Gibbs-Bailey (a.k.a. Hoskuld) of the Odinic Rite in 1974 (Nazi organization). No actual pagan looks at those without distain.

[@SymbolSage]

Hey thanks for sharing this. Would you care to elaborate a bit more on paleopaganism as you understand it?

[@franzwohlgemuth2002]

@SymbolSage as close to the original, indigenous (that's not a strictly Native American term) belief system, and (as law allows) rituals. Including mind altering substances (henbane for example). It is a term that is sometimes used to refer to polytheistic religions that were or are practiced as intact belief systems that have not been significantly altered. Neopagan generally refers to something created after 1940. Hinduism, Taoism, and Shinto may be considered Paleopagan beliefs, but non modern Norse, Celt can be part of it.

[@french6557]

I actually have a greek classmate who denies that Hellenism still exists 😂

[@auggiet8380]

That is actually wild to me 😂

[@andaurora1174]

one of my friends is hellenic wiccan 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@emilywyatt9340]

Point him to their websites😂.

[@Daryl-bg5bo]

Don't forget Buddism and Hinduism!

[@MathonwyPrime]

Please don't whitewash other cultures. Pagan is a euro-centric term derived from, generally violent, interactions with the Roman Empire, which is where the term pagan came from in the first place. While pagans welcome everyone, that doesn't mean every religion that isn't an Abrahamic religion is pagan. In fact, quite a few Wiccans don't consider themselves pagan, because Wicca wasn't around to interact with the Roman Empire.

[@Kadericka]

Very well explained!

[@Neirazen]

Pagan just means a person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main or recognized religion. So its confusing when people say they are pagan but dont explain what religion they are. Just pagan isn't a religion.

[@SymbolSage]

You're absolutely right-"pagan" is a broad term that covers a lot of different spiritual paths outside of the major religions. When someone says they’re pagan, it can mean they follow a specific tradition which could be anything from Wicca to Heathenry. Or they might blend various practices from different paths. It’s kind of like saying you’re spiritual; it can mean different things to different people.

[@SianM21]

Most clear video i found explaining this cheers great job❤

[@SymbolSage]

Awesome, thank you!

[@hatncloak45]

I am a Norse pagan, leaning most to reconstructionist/revivalist heathenry. I do not use the term Asatru because there is a lot mixed in with that, and I generally follow my own path. I also believe in "the gods" as one big family, or as being the same gods under different names in each culture. In particular the indo-european religions share common roots: Hellenic, Roman, Celtic, Germanic, Norse, Slavic, Baltic, Iranian, Vedic, and so on. As such I see Hinduism as a closely related faith, and draw some inspiration from there.

[@SymbolSage]

Thank you very much for you comment and sharing your opinion :)

[@0x00a]

Norse and Germanic aren't separate. Norse is a subset of Germanic.

[@joemcle6521]

Just want to point out that you don't say "Sernanos" but "Kernanos" Just like with the word "Celtic" being pronounced with a "K" sound. Also, reconstructionists need Ecclectics for different perspectives to do with spirituality. Good video and remember that one path isn't set and stone. Also (this may get spicy) You need some form of revivalist belif and ecclectism in order to reconstruct the pagan belief system since beliefs in Gods are shared between Cultures.

[@rickwrites2612]

Where do occult/magickal practices fall in the religion tree? They are not exactly religions but there os so much cross fertilization Ie ceremonial magick etc. Some non Wiccan witches do not consider witchcraft to be religious but rather like an occult skillset too...

[@MarcillaSmith]

i am similarly curious. I was waiting to see where Thelema/OTO would fit in. For a friend, I mean.

[@mariachong4143]

Alchemist be considered 🤔 what?

[@SymbolSage]

Sorry not quite sure what you mean?

[@hatncloak45]

Alchemy centers on the teachings of occultists and mystery schools going back to egypt and babylon. There have also been alchemists in many other cultures, faiths, and time periods. Greek philosophy and Christian mysticism have also controbuted to alchemy, and many historical pioneers of medicine and the sciences were considered alchemists. Alchemy is a fusion of art, science and religion, but most of all, it is an art.

[@JustALittleWeird226]

im leaning towards animistic paganism, but cannot find it in me to belive man made items have spirits, or souls. I also have strong connection to the thought of mother nature. While, I do not fully believe she may be a supernatural deity, I find much trust in that something is looking over nature's safety. Any thoughts?

[@SymbolSage]

Hey there! It’s totally okay to shape your spiritual path based on what resonates with you. Not all animistic beliefs involve seeing spirits in man-made objects; focusing on the natural world and your connection to Mother Nature sounds like a strong foundation. Maybe explore pantheism or other nature-centric spiritualities if you haven’t yet.

[@kinzudam]

I am an atheist, but I revere the earth and sun as the givers of all life. I have an alter that represents air, water, sun and soil. Its not necessary to believe in invisible humanlike dieties to have a spiritual path.

[@moonstormofriverclan9435]

Irish Pagan here :) (personally not much of a reconstructionist tho)

[@captaincoolness55]

The "9 Noble Virtues" are actually based in folkism and have no reference in the actual lore. It's a relatively new thing, and I've never heard of anyone adhering to them who isn't in some way a folkist. Folkism is based in hate and has no place in actual Heathenry.

[@VndNvwYvvSvv]

This leaves out the original and truest one, and this thr most important one which is inherently separate from all others. Of course our current global overlords can't allow it to be mentioned on here, or themselves.

[@SymbolSage]

Can you at least give us a hint that what it is?

[@H-sb8pj]

Please say! Or give a hint

[@VndNvwYvvSvv]

@@SymbolSage Keeps getting censored. I'll be vague. The All-Father alone was first and foremost before later corruptions. Jan Ott has a very old book from Jan Ottema. There's a symbol made by the procession of the dipper in 4 seasons. The throne of God in the North. Then there's the holy Irminsul, an upright with a T post which is what the Romans actually used when they began sentences. Also the rune of life is what someone on that T post is shaped like at the end of that. A dot the end of each segment is 5 in total. This includes the crown and chest. Ripples in the past, premonitions of what would be given by the Allfather to free those under the spiritual and mental slavery of the enemy. The one ALL of our forefathers for all time in nearly every civilization on the planet knew was the real problem, which are also called by another name in Ottema's chronicle. Asha Logos has very good videos which don't go into this but will explain so much. Start with "Our Subverted History" playlist.

[@charlesodonnell2993]

In the USA we mostly have paganized christianity or a misinterpretation of existing traditions (ie Hinduim) through the bias of Cartesian logic and materialism.

[@Geralt_harvey3784]

One small problem, the 9 noble virtues aren't apart of Norse paganism. The 9 noble virtues were created by Nazi's. With the exception of Folkist's and White Supremacist's, 99% of Norse pagan practitioners don't use the 9 noble virtues. There is no dogma or scripture about how Norse pagans must act and live, instead there are *guidelines*. The Havamal is a good example of this.

[@wendyjones3586]

Eclectic ,Celtic Witch here ... with a bit of Druidism for good measure .. Very solitary as well,, It is a family tradition...

[@rudolfkraffzick642]

Well, here are differnt types of paganism presented, but not "explained". This would take more time. Besides, paganism has a lot to do with simply practising according to a belief. Beliefs can't be explained, only described.

[@T-h-a-t_G-u-y]

Paganism is kind of a misnomer, pagan was an umbrella term Christias use to describe any non-abrahamic religion.

[@SymbolSage]

You're absolutely right! "Pagan" was originally used by Christians to refer to a wide range of non-Abrahamic religions. It's a broad term that encompasses so many different belief systems and practices. That's why it's tricky to explain every path in such a short time, but we do our best to cover the main aspects! 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@alareiks742]

I think the more rightfull words that describe "paganism" is the Natural Truth or the Truth or Path. The name "pagan" came from creric Latin term "paganus", that means ethnic and not universal in a opposition to Cristianity. Sure, it is misconception. We share the Natural Truth that despriprs itself in different aspects.

[@Ujjwal7120]

This is so much similar to hinduism damn

[@SymbolSage]

Would you be able to exapand on this please?

[@VndNvwYvvSvv]

And where do you think that came from? All of their vedic wisdom, their religion, philosophy, even their languages like Sanskrit were brought there by European Aryans.

[@mayankindian3750]

​@@VndNvwYvvSvv read Norman Davis book Europe he explain how pagan culture destory in Europe 😢

[@MistyMjolnir]

A lot of it was really great but there was a bit of a miss discussing Heathenry. First of all placing all Heathenry under Nordic Paganism is a bit iffy. It's more Heathenry is the whole religion, and Nordic Paganism is a single subsect of it. The Nine Noble Virtues are largely rejected by the Heathen community. They're tied to ethnonationalist (or Folkist) Heathenry, which is a small minority. Otherwise I think it was a good introduction. The Folkists are a very loud part of heathenry, but 9 out of 10 Heathens (literally based off the findings of the Southern Poverty Law Center), reject their doctrines. Kinship is still important, but we also follow Frith (ritual and mutual hospitality and respect), and place an emphasis on deeds. That it's not what you say but what you do, that reveals your character. Otherwise good vid! Definitely saving it for introducing people to paganism.

[@marx_dissent]

Hail Danu

[@Sungod77777]

I worship Greek, Egyptian and Babylonian Gods and Goddesses.

[@childfreegamer8840]

Non theistic paganism? Naturalistic paganism? Atheistic paganism?

[@sensorcelled]

Wtf kind of a map of Ireland is that?!?!

[@hengistcane3120]

I follow the path of my Anglo Saxon forebears. Rather than the Aesir and Vanir we call them the Ese and Waene our main Gods are Woden Tiw Frige Thunor Hretha Eostre.although similar to our Norse Germanic cousins we have our own identity.information is scarce on A.s pre xtian religion so some gaps are filled in from continental heathenism and norse also.i respect everyones religious beliefs and wish positive blessings on all your subscribers whatever their beliefs.❤

[@SuzukiJim]

There is a great revival of Mithraism, BTW. Revere the Sun by whatever name you wish, but revere the Sun....

[@3chmidt]

Should be called Germanic instead of Nordic, not everything is Nordic that is Germanic. Also, the 9 noble virtues are the exact same as German values throughout history.

[@badhabits1965]

You forgot the mention the biggest paganism of all: Hinduism.

[@SymbolSage]

Hey there! thanks for your comment. We didn't actually forget, but we have focused on pagan movements in the West.

[@SacredSingingLondon]

Very good summery of paganism. Just wanted to say that I am a Gardnerian HPS running a coven and I would challenge the idea that Gardnerian Wicca uses only strict forms of rituals. In fact coven's practise greatly differ from each other and Animism, Shamanic trance work and a great variety of pantheons are used and celebrated

[@DylanDaneTarzan]

Whats the Benefit of Paganism ?

[@SymbolSage]

It depends on what you mean by benefits.

[@danielledavis4660]

I have studied various branches for 30 years and in my experience and research, I have found these 2 things. 1. Not all Wiccans are Witches and not all Witches are Wiccans. 2. Dianic does focus on women and the Goddess, but some groups/covens do allow men and work with the God to varying degrees.

[@Postulatedstate]

I was a pagan for ten years.

[@ryanorionwotanson4568]

Wait a minute! Asatru and Celtic tradition are also ethnic traditions! What a fail.

[@SymbolSage]

Hey thanks for your comment :) As we mentioned, there's a lot of overlap. We've categorised the traditions based on their most prominent factors.

[@ryanorionwotanson4568]

@SymbolSage ok, it was a good assessment of everything other than that... I just wish you talked about the ethnic part of Asatrú , many people try to deny that.

[@Upndouin]

This just proves no civilisation has ever been able to find out what/who God is. But I think we can’t ignore the fact every single person who’s ever lived felt the need to question it. Paganism is very different from modern religions, but I think what’s beautiful is that they focused on peace and positivity ❤

[@XyzAbc-sm7eh]

Put Hinduism in the list of Pagan polytheist religion. Hinduism is also a pagan religion

[@SymbolSage]

Hinduism is an ancient and complex religion that isn't the same as what people usually call paganism. Although it has many gods, it has its own special beliefs and traditions. Calling it pagan oversimplifies and overlooks its rich history and complexity.

[@PleaseBeDumb]

@@SymbolSagewhat is your definition of paganism? And where does voodoo fall into?

[@markgreen6018]

Those aren't all the Pagan paths.

[@markgreen6018]

Naturalistic Paganism (including such paths as Atheopaganism, Gaianism, etc.) should be shown here as well.

[@SymbolSage]

Good point, Mark! Thanks for adding that!

[@Coby000]

Tengri

[@TheShowgirl25]

I AM WICCA - SAFE.

[@Sean420-h9k]

Wicca has nothing to do with magic. You can choose to practice magic if you wish. But, you don't have e to.

[@Tripilen]

There is a God and Goddess, I've met them both.

[@georgesheffield1580]

You left out the 3 forms of the ABRAHAM groups,( jew, christian and islam)

[@DoggoArmyUnion5]

Wiccan is best pure peace of mind and happiness

[@Daryl-bg5bo]

Oh yeah Shintoism, confusion ism and taoism

[@bubblegumgun3292]

3:55 LOL contradiction much

[@SymbolSage]

I think I'm missing something. Care to explain?

[@mom-mabear5134]

Oh ...oh...ty so much ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Dolfiey]

And there's me a Catholic

[@bullvinetheband7260]

Well made.

[@SymbolSage]

Thank you very much!

[@wernerrandi8555]

anyone Hellenism?

[@EnochianDemonology]

Unfortunately this is far from every path

[@paganphil100]

The term "Neo-Pagan" should not be used to describe modern Pagans (many Pagans consider it an insult) because of its association with the "Occultism" practised by the Nazis. Hitler and especially Himmler were keen occultists.

[@femmis-bm4ss]

I am nordic germanic neopagan. Paganism has many ritual values: Connecting and Relating to Ancestry (Ethnic Paganism) Connecting to Ancesterland because we are born out of this environment. Responsibility towards others because we are interconnected. Defend your ancesterland thats why I am pro-palestine and Anti-Christian Protestant Colonial Entitlement of ruining others' homelands. Globalism and Multiculturalism are neophenomena of paganism that's why I am anti-racist and pro-connecting with global and natural egregore instead of small ethnocultural egregores.....

[@nikonikolov1075]

Globalism and paganism are not going together. Christians and Muslims are globalist(unite everyone under 1 religion). Paganism is localised and differ from region to region. That's the true multiculturalism. Not within a society, but many societies /countries / folks.

[@SoothSayer1369]

There is too many incorrect statements in this video to even comment on one of them. This video sucks!

[@SymbolSage]

Thank you for your comment. Could you please expand on this by giving us a few examples? I am genuinely curious to know, and this will help us improve the quality of our upcoming videos.

[@robopokorny2982]

last thing celtic religion or culture just wasnt only irish,scotland,wales thing but whole britain,today france,part of spain,netherland,austria,czech republic,slovakia,hungary before hungarians,north of italy and even small celtic tribe after alexander the great conquest get into turkey.

[@eddydejagere3411]

There was some Celtic religion also in West Belgium.

[@robopokorny2982]

@@eddydejagere3411 i know almost half Európe was celtic, even part of spain was and after alexander great conquere turkey one small celtic tribe migrated to central turkey

[@tommphillips3140]

This video is sponsored by the church of Jesus Christ of lader day saints. I won't be watching another second of it.

[@wally5852]

That’s great man thanks for sharing 🤡

[@herprettynails]

So judgemental please respect other religions and beliefs please, Catholicism is rooted in paganism too.

[@kanaler5924]

Me neither.

[@larrykelly-kf5pp]

@tomphillips3140 wondered how they could sum up a world full of pre Christian thought in ten categories

[@acedurpee9374]

@@herprettynailsI don’t think it’s necessary that people don’t respect other religions but that the Bible and its followers have tried to spread false information about paganism and if you believe in what the bible says about paganism then that’s ok but considering there are my false things about paganism in the bible people my not be want to take information about paganism that is back up by bible worshipping religions

[@karwane1]

Paganism? TLDR, its lost in time.

[@검은색-c1v]

Basiclly bla bla bla

[@SymbolSage]

No not really...

[@IEatCheerios]

I can't hear "Drewid" without thinking about Space Balls😂🤣😂🤣