Pagan Religions in Five Minutes provides accessible essays on questions relating to Pagan identities and practices, both historically and in contemporary societies, as well as informative essays on different Pagan groups, such as Druids, Wiccans, Heathens, and others.
This book includes answers to a range of questions such as:
•How many Pagans are there?
•What do Pagans believe?
•Is Paganism a real religion, or is it just made up?
•Is Satanism a type of Paganism?
•Do all Pagans celebrate the solstices?
•Why is it sometimes written "Pagan" and other times "pagan"?
•Do Pagans have sacred texts?
•Is Druidry the Indigenous religion of Europe?
•What does the pentagram symbol mean?
•Can anyone be a witch?
•Are Pagans anti-Christian?
The book also covers issues with terminology, including the labeling of ancient, non-Western, and Indigenous groups as "pagan"; common assumptions and misconceptions about Pagans; and more.
Based on the latest research, each essay is written by an expert on the topic. They offer concise, thoughtful answers along with suggestions for further reading, making the book ideal for both classroom use and personal study.
