History of Wicca hypothesized secret religion. Many Wiccans, particularly those of the early decades, believed that their religion was a continuation of the witch-cult. It was only during the 1980s and 1990s that some Wiccans began to see the idea of the Witch-Cult as a creation myth rather than as historical fact. For instance, in 1998, Wiccan Jenny Gibbons stated that: Another hypothesis that would have major influence on Wicca during its development was the idea of primitive matriarchal religions, which derived from the work of the Swiss lawyer Johann Jakob Bachofen, was popular in Gardner's day, both among academics (e.g., Erich Neumann,
Magical tools in Wicca The former is based on Ceremonial magic and may be more commonly practiced in Alexandrian covens. The latter is more typical of the Hedgewitch, who would be more likely to use everyday tools and utensils, rather than fabricating specially made magical tools. Works CIted Cameron, S. (2005). Wiccanomics? Review of Social Economy,63(1), 87-100. Retrieved from https://www.jstor.org/stable/29770291 Greenwood, S. (1995). 'Wake the Flame Inside Us': Magic, Healing and the Enterprise Culture in Contemporary Britain. Etnofoor, 8(1), 47-62. Retrieved from Magical tools in Wicca In the neopagan religion of Wicca, a range of magical tools are used in ritual practice. Each of