Modern paganism

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/modern-paganism

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Modern paganism. Small Whale. https://smallwhale.org/articles/modern-paganism. Accessed 2026-09-23. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. From the article, write the prominent traditions:Wicca, Heathenry (Asatru), Druidry, Hellenism, Kemeticism, Eclectic Paganism
2. From the article, write the contemporary relevance:Offers ecological ethics, alternative spiritual frameworks, and community for adherents
3. What is modern paganism?Modern paganism, also called Neopaganism, is a group of modern spiritual paths that look back to old nature‑loving religions. It includes many different traditions that honor nature, gods, and the cycles of time.
4. Why do modern pagans care about nature?Many modern pagans see Earth as a sacred, living being that deserves respect. They practice ways that protect the planet, like caring for plants and animals.

Neopaganism: A modern religious movement that seeks to revive or reconstruct ancient pagan traditions and beliefs.
Spiritual Ecology: A worldview that sees the natural world as sacred and emphasizes humanity's interconnectedness with it.
Eclectic Paganism: A form of modern paganism where individuals create their own spiritual path by drawing from multiple traditions and sources.