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Pagan

1. A follower of paganism. 2. Something related to paganism. (For example a pagan book, pagan artwork, etc.)

Pagandom

Part of the world inhabited primarily by pagans.

Paganism

Any religion other than Christianity, Islam, or Judaism. Generally categorized as an earth religion. Most are polytheistic (have more than one god or goddess). Literally means "country dweller".

Pagan Standard Time

A slang term for when people cannot arrive or get an event going on time. Almost extinct because it was a poor excuse to begin with. Abbreviated as PST.

Pallomancy

Divination with a pendulum.

Pantheon

A hierarchy of gods and goddesses in a particular religious structure, such as the Greek pantheon, the Roman pantheon, etc. [For more information see http://www.spiritonline.com/gods]

Past Life Regression

A technique used by hypnotists to lead a person in a trance which allows them to supposedly recall events from previous lives, when their soul was in a different physical body at another time period and place. Assuming belief in the human soul, this is actually very logical, and can be explained as simply a matter of helping the human mind connect to the soul mind and read the memories stored there. [For more information see http://www.spiritonline.com/meditation/medpast.html]

Pendulum

A tool often used to communicate with spirits or divine. See also divination.

Pentacle

A disc (generally circular) which is inscribed with a pentagram on its surface.

PENTACLE

Pentagram

A five-pointed star drawn with a single line. Upright, it resembles a human figure, with spirit taking the highest importance. Inverted (upside-down) it is often considered a Satanic symbol. This is not always true, though. In Wicca an inverted pentagram is a sign used by a second degree initiate to symbolise their progress and the facing of the "dark" side of life. When inverted, it represents the elements taking precedence over spirit.