paganismo
1. Religious beliefs and practices of pagans, particularly polytheistic religions that predate or exist outside the major world religions (Christianity, Judaism, Islam)
Ancient paganism included the worship of multiple gods and goddesses.
O paganismo antigo incluía a adoração de múltiplos deuses e deusas.
2. Modern spiritual or religious movements inspired by pre-Christian traditions, such as Wicca, Druidry, or Heathenry
Many practitioners of modern paganism celebrate seasonal festivals and nature-based spirituality.
Muitos praticantes do paganismo moderno celebram festivais sazonais e espiritualidade baseada na natureza.
3. A way of life or worldview that emphasizes nature, polytheism, or rejection of monotheistic religious doctrines
Her embrace of paganism reflected a desire to reconnect with natural cycles.
Seu abraço do paganismo refletia um desejo de se reconectar com os ciclos naturais.
In Brazil, paganismo can refer both to ancient pre-Christian religions and to modern spiritual movements. It's also relevant in discussions of Afro-Brazilian religions like Candomblé and Umbanda, which blend African traditions with Catholicism. In the United States and broader Western contexts, paganism has experienced a revival since the 1960s-70s, particularly through Wicca and nature-based spiritualities, often associated with environmentalism and feminist spirituality movements.
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