Dianic
The term
Dianic is derived from the Greek goddess of hunting,
Diana. It refers to those
Neopagan religious traditions that place emphasis on the feminine divine. Historically, there have been three main branches of Dianic Neopaganism:
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Dianic Wicca, a
feminist lineage tradition of
Wicca started by
Zsuzsanna Budapest.
*
McFarland Dianic, a
Neopagan lineage tradition started by
Morgan McFarland.
* Feminist Dianic Witches, who may have been inspired by Z Budapest, the New York Redstocking's W.I.T.C.H. manifesto, or feminist spirituality movements, who emphasize self-initiation,
womanism and non-hierarchical organization.
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The Apple Branch - A Dianic Tradition, a combination of
Dianic Wicca, Old Dianic, and
Faerie Faith.
