Actually, Pagan is defined as anything that is not a part of the Ibrahimic traditions. You can be Pagan and a Witch without being Wiccan. Another tradition that would fall into the catergory of "Paganism" is Hinduism of India.
Not all Wiccans are polytheistic. Many traditions believe that the Lady and the Lord are two pieces of a greater Whole. Check out Anna Moura's take on things.
I am a true polytheist. I believe in multiple Gods. However, I am also a henotheist. I believe that there is sort of a main deity, a mother deity. The Indians would call Her the MahaDevi or Great Goddess. Classically, She is Anu-The Morrighan, Isis, Inana, and Kali Ma. (Those being the the names that ancient cultures bestowed on her).
By the way, Tumper, you're not boring, and it looks like you know your shit.
I love thea/theological discussions, as a matter of fact, most people know that I have a BA in Religious Studies. I WILL get my Phd in the subject as well. I just have to earn 30k to go to grad school.
Ah the life of a scholar is never done (I'm not being pretentious, but I am being silly)
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