Encyclopedia - Tradition: Encyclopedia Ii - Tradition - Traditionalism
In the Roman Catholic Church, traditionalism is the doctrine that Sacred Tradition holds equal authority to Holy Scripture. In the Orthod...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tradition: Encyclopedia Ii - Tradition - Traditionalism
In the Roman Catholic Church, traditionalism is the doctrine that Sacred Tradition holds equal authority to Holy Scripture. In the Orthod...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tradition: Encyclopedia Ii - Tradition - Tradition As A Practice...
A tradition is a story or a custom that is memorized and passed down from generation to generation, originally without the need for a wri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tradition: Encyclopedia - Tradition
The word tradition, comes from the Latin word traditio which means "to hand down" or "to hand over." It is used in a number of ways in th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Appeal To Tradition: Encyclopedia - Appeal To Tradition
Appeal to tradition, also known as appeal to common practice or argumentum ad antiquitatem is a common logical fallacy in which someone p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Western Mystery Tradition: Encyclopedia - Western Mystery Tradition
The term Western mystery tradition (also Western Esoteric tradition) refers to the collection of the mystical esoteric knowledge, such as...   » Read the article

Article - Buddha's Birthday
Buddha's Birthday (Traditional Chinese: 佛誕; Cantonese: fātdáahn), the birthday of the Gautama Buddha, is traditionally celebrated o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Boline: Encyclopedia - Boline
Boline is the name given to a knife used by some practitioners of ritual magick. Unlike the athamé, which in most traditions is never us...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Virility: Encyclopedia - Virility
Virility is part of the traditional idealized male gender role. According to this view, a virile man is vigorously sexually active, and c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cumberland Sausage: Encyclopedia - Cumberland Sausage
Cumberland Sausages are a type of traditional sausage that originated in the traditional county of Cumberland, England. They are usually ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Traditional Medicine: Encyclopedia - Traditional Medicine
The term traditional medicine is used with two main meanings. The most common usage is to describe medical techniques traditionally used ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Besom Broom: Encyclopedia - Besom Broom
Besom brooms are the broom traditionally associated with witches and are traditionally made of twigs tied to a larger pole. As a result, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Candy Cane: Encyclopedia - Candy Cane
A candy cane is a hard cane-shaped candy stick. It is traditionally white with red stripes and flavored with peppermint; however, it is a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bubble And Squeak: Encyclopedia - Bubble And Squeak
Bubble and squeak (sometimes just called bubble) is a traditional British dish made with the shallow-fried leftover vegetables from a roa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wedding Reception: Encyclopedia - Wedding Reception
A wedding reception is a party held after the completion of a marriage ceremony. Some sort of post-marriage party is traditional in most ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jyotirling: Encyclopedia - Jyotirling
A Jyotirling or Jyotirlinga or Jyotirlingam is a shrine where the Hindu God Shiva is worshipped in the form of a Jyotirlingam or "Linga o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Earth Sign: Encyclopedia - Earth Sign
In traditional Western astrology an earth sign is considered to be one of the earth triplicity, which is Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. In...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amphictyon: Encyclopedia - Amphictyon
Amphictyon, in Greek mythology, was the second son of Deucalion and Pyrrha, although there was also a tradition that he was autochthonous...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Valedictorian: Encyclopedia - Valedictorian
In the United States and Canada, the title of valedictorian (an anglicized derivation from the Latin vale dicere 'to say farewell') is gi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kippah: Encyclopedia - Kippah
A kippah (Hebrew: כִּפָּה, also kipah, kipa, kippa, plural kippot; Yiddish: יאַרמלקע, yarmlke, yarmulke, yarmulka, yarmelke...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christmas Carol: Encyclopedia - Christmas Carol
A Christmas carol is a carol (song or hymn) whose lyrics are on the theme of Christmas, or the winter season in general. They are traditi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wake Ceremony: Encyclopedia - Wake Ceremony
A wake is a ceremony associated with death. Traditionally a wake took place in the house of the deceased, with the body present. However,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Catechism: Encyclopedia - Catechism
A catechism is a summary or exposition of doctrine, traditionally used in Christian religious teaching. Catechisms are doctrinal manuals ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cymbal Making: Encyclopedia - Cymbal Making
Modern cymbal making uses many different techniques, from traditional hand methods to completely automated mass-production. Cymbal making...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Kaika: Encyclopedia - Emperor Kaika
Emperor Kaika (開化天皇 Kaika Tennō) is the ninth imperial ruler of Japan to appear on the traditional list of emperors. No firm dat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maharshi Kapila: Encyclopedia - Maharshi Kapila
Maharishi Kapila is traditionally considered to be the original proponent of the Samkhya system of philosophy but there are no known writ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Luo: Encyclopedia - Luo
The Luo are a people of Kenya, they live on the shores and hinterland of Lake Victoria. They speak the Dholuo language, which belongs to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chador: Encyclopedia - Chador
A chador (in Persian: چادر Châdor) is an outer garment worn by women; it is one possible way in which a Muslim woman may follow the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hominy: Encyclopedia - Hominy
Hominy or nixtamal is dried maize (corn) kernels which have been treated with an alkali of some kind. The traditional U.S. version involv...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Harvest Festival: Encyclopedia - Harvest Festival
In England, thanks has been given for successful harvests since pagan times. Celebrations on this day usually include singing, praying an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Seiza: Encyclopedia - Seiza
Seiza (正座, literally "correct sitting") is a Japanese word which describes the traditional formal way of sitting in that country. To ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shoemaking: Encyclopedia - Shoemaking
Shoemaking is a traditional career/craft, mostly superseded by industrial manufacture of footwear. Footwear created by individual craftsm...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Riq: Encyclopedia - Riq
The riq (also spelled riqq or rik) is a type of tambourine used as a traditional instrument in Arabic music. It is an important instrumen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baby Shower: Encyclopedia - Baby Shower
A baby shower is a party in which expectant parents receive gifts or money for their expected child. By convention, a baby shower is inte...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brioche: Encyclopedia - Brioche
Brioche is a light but rich French bread made with a yeast dough and eggs, milk, butter and sugar. The crust is glazed before baking and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blood Law: Encyclopedia - Blood Law
Blood Law (akin to blood feud) is the English term for the traditional American Indian practice of killing an individual for an offence t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Book Of Nehemiah: Encyclopedia - Book Of Nehemiah
The Book of Nehemiah is a book of the Hebrew Bible, known to Jews as the Tanakh and to Christians as the Old Testament. It is historicall...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bihu Dance: Encyclopedia - Bihu Dance
The Bihu dance is a folk dance from the Indian state of Assam related to the festival of Bihu. This joyous dance is performed by both you...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Avadhut: Encyclopedia - Avadhut
Avadhut is a term from the spiritual traditions of India. An avadhut is a mystic who has risen above body-consciousness, duality, and wor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aqua Color: Encyclopedia - Aqua Color
Aqua is an alternative name of cyan, used mostly by graphic designers and other computer-related professions. Color aquamarine is a more ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Armoured: Encyclopedia - Armoured
Armoured forces, collectively the armoured or armour, are military forces traditionally equipped with heavy armour. Historically this ref...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Armoured Forces: Encyclopedia - Armoured Forces
Armoured forces, collectively the armoured or armour, are military forces traditionally equipped with heavy armour. Historically this ref...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Astrology And Alchemy: Encyclopedia - Astrology And Alchemy
Alchemy in the Western World and other locations where it was widely practiced was (and in many cases still is) closely allied and intert...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yurt: Encyclopedia - Yurt
A Yurt is a traditional felt home of the nomads who live on the cold, barren steppes of Central Asia. Yurt or yurta is a Turkish word for...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Traditional Animation: Encyclopedia Ii - Traditional Animation - The Traditional Animation Process
Traditional animation - Storyboards. Traditionally-animated productions, just like other forms of animation, usually begin life as a st...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Western Mystery Tradition: Encyclopedia Ii - Western Mystery Tradition - History
The Western mystery tradition traditionally started in Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Rome and Israel, while it contains many characteris...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Traditional Animation: Encyclopedia Ii - Traditional Animation - The Traditional Animation Process
Traditional animation - Storyboards. Traditionally-animated productions, just like other forms of animation, usually begin life as a st...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Engagement: Encyclopedia Ii - Engagement - Engagement Parties
Occasionally the engaged couple will have an engagement party. Traditionally the party is hosted by the fiancée's parents. Usually it is...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Madhubani Painting: Encyclopedia Ii - Madhubani Painting - Origins
The origins of Madhubani painting are shrouded in antiquity, and a tradition states that this style of painting originated at the time of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Khakas: Encyclopedia Ii - Khakas - Traditional Economy
The Khakas people traditionally practiced nomadic herding, agriculture, hunting, and fishing. The Beltir people specialized in handicraft...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Luo: Encyclopedia Ii - Luo - Traditional And Contemporary Luo Music
Traditionally the Luo music revolved around the nyatiti - a lyre with eight strings. Accompanying the nyatiti lead were songs about socie...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Jamaica: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Jamaica - Common Jamaican Traditions
Jamaicans, traditionally highly religious, celebrate many traditional Christian holidays. Christmas is typically observed by various deno...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Birthday: Encyclopedia Ii - Birthday - Western Birthday Traditions
Birthday - Festive. In most English-speaking countries it is traditional to sing the song Happy Birthday to You to the honored person c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Birthday: Encyclopedia Ii - Birthday - Western Birthday Traditions
Birthday - Festive. In most English-speaking countries it is traditional to sing the song Happy Birthday to You to the honored person c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christmas Pudding: Encyclopedia Ii - Christmas Pudding - The Wish And Other Traditions
Traditionally puddings were made on or immediately after the Sunday "next before Advent", i.e. five weeks before Christmas. The Collect f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kippah: Encyclopedia Ii - Kippah - Traditions
Traditionally the kippah was worn only by men (women covered their heads more completely with scarves, hats, or wigs), but in modern time...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tathagatagarbha Doctrine: Encyclopedia Ii - Tathagatagarbha Doctrine - Tathagatagarbha In Zen
In modern-Western manifestations of the Zen Buddhist tradition, it is considered insufficient simply to understand Buddha-nature intellec...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religious Humanism: Encyclopedia Ii - Religious Humanism - Humanist Traditions
As originally conceived in the early 20th century, humanism rejected revealed knowledge, theism-based morality and the supernatural. Yet ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Porridge: Encyclopedia Ii - Porridge - Traditions And Uses
Porridge is one of the easiest ways to digest grains, and is used traditionally in many cultures to nurse the sick back to health. This i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - First Communion: Encyclopedia Ii - First Communion - Traditions
First Communion is traditionally a big event for Catholic families. Traditions surrounding First Communion usually include large family g...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hoax: Encyclopedia Ii - Hoax - Hoax Traditions
During certain events and at particular times of year, hoaxes are perpetrated by many people and groups. The most famous of these is cert...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Koha Custom: Encyclopedia Ii - Koha Custom - Traditional Usage
It is an example of the reciprocity which is a common feature of much Maori tradition, and often involves the giving of gifts by visitors...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Monmouthshire: Encyclopedia Ii - Monmouthshire - The Traditional County
The traditional county of Monmouthshire includes Newport, and borders Gloucestershire to the east, Herefordshire to the northeast, Breckn...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ţuică: Encyclopedia Ii - Ţuică - Preparation
Traditionally, ţuică is prepared from early October until early December (after winemaking is complete). The process must generally be ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Actor: Encyclopedia Ii - Actor - Actresses In Male Roles
Women actors sometimes play the roles of prepubescent boys, because in some regards a woman has a closer resemblance to a boy than does a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wine Bottle: Encyclopedia Ii - Wine Bottle - Colors
The traditional colors used for wine bottles are: Bordeaux: dark green for reds, light green for dry whites, clear for sweet whites. Bur...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polish Navy: Encyclopedia Ii - Polish Navy - Naval Jack And Naval Flag
The flag of the Polish Navy is a red flag with the emblem of the Polish Armed Forces - Navy on the foreground. The Naval Emblem has an an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Experiential Education: Encyclopedia Ii - Experiential Education - Helping With The Transition
At first, these new roles and structures may seem unfamiliar and uncomfortable to both students and adults in the school. Traditionally, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Actor: Encyclopedia Ii - Actor - Actresses In Male Roles
Actresses sometimes play the roles of prepubescent boys, because in some regards a woman has a closer resemblance to a boy than does a ma...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - County Durham: Encyclopedia Ii - County Durham - Geographical Extent
County Durham is roughly bounded by the watershed of the Pennines in the west, the River Tees in the south, the North Sea in the east and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gospel Of Luke: Encyclopedia Ii - Gospel Of Luke - Date Of Composition
The date of this gospel's composition is uncertain. Estimates range from ca 80 to ca 130 AD. Gospel of Luke - Traditional views of the d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gospel Of Luke: Encyclopedia Ii - Gospel Of Luke - Date Of Composition
The date of this gospel's composition is uncertain. Estimates range from ca 60 to ca 100 AD. Gospel of Luke - Traditional views of the d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Philosophy: Encyclopedia Ii - Philosophy - History Of Philosophy
Main articles: History of philosophy, History of Western philosophy, and Eastern philosophy Traditionally, the history of western philoso...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Music Of South Africa: Encyclopedia Ii - Music Of South Africa - Neo-traditional Music
Traditionally styled music is generally appellated as "Sotho-traditional" or "Zulu-traditional", and has been an important part of the So...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sufism: Encyclopedia Ii - Sufism - Traditional Islamic Schools Of Thought And Sufism
Islam traditionally consists of a number of madhhabs (i.e of Sunni, Shi'a and of their subdivisions). Sufis do not define Sufism as a mad...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sufism: Encyclopedia Ii - Sufism - Traditional Islamic Schools Of Thought And Sufism
Islam traditionally consists of a number of madhhabs (i.e of Sunni, Shi'a and of their subdivisions). Sufis do not define Sufism as a mad...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayahuasca: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayahuasca - Plant Constituents
Some plant sources of MAOI: Peganum harmala (Syrian Rue) - seeds Banisteriopsis caapi DMT admixture sources: Acacia maidenii (Maiden's...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Plane Cosmology: Encyclopedia Ii - Plane Cosmology - History
Directly equivalent concepts in Indian thought are lokas and bhuvanas. In Hindu cosmology, there are traditionally seven lokas or worlds,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Thailand: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Thailand - Arts
Thai visual art was traditionally primarily Buddhist. Thai Buddha images from different periods have a number of distinctive styles. Cont...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Kyrgyzstan: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Kyrgyzstan - Cultural Artifacts
Tush kyiz are large, elaborately embroidered wall hangings, traditionally made in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan by elder women to commemorate...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Compendium: Encyclopedia Ii - Compendium - Limits
The reference to a larger system is traditionally used meaning something that can not be easily defined. Practically speaking there is a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Klopotec: Encyclopedia Ii - Klopotec - Tradition
The bird-scaring rattle is most frequently heard in Eastern Slovenia: Slovenske gorice, Haloze and Prlekija (of which it is a symbol), le...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buginese Language: Encyclopedia Ii - Buginese Language - Script
It was traditionally written using the Lontara script, of the Brahmic family, which is also used for the Makassar language and the Mandar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1290: Encyclopedia Ii - 1290 - Events
1290 - Europe. March 1 - The University of Coimbra is founded in Lisbon, Portugal by King Denis of Portugal; it moves to Coimbra in 13...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zazen: Encyclopedia Ii - Zazen - History And Tradition
Long periods of zazen, usually performed in groups at a zendo (meditation hall), may alternate with periods of kinhin (walking meditation...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yukata: Encyclopedia Ii - Yukata - Fabrics And Styles
A yukata is a cooling garment to wear. Like other forms of clothing based on traditional Japanese garments, it is made with straight seam...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Maiden: Craft Witchcraft Dictionary On Maiden
MAIDEN: 1) the 1st aspect of the Threefold Goddess, symbolic for creation & beginnings. 2) a virgin. 3) in some traditions, she...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Scepter: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Scepter
scepter: Rajadanda. The staff and insignia of royal or imperial authority and power held by spiritual monarchs or kings. Traditionally...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Book Of Shadows: Wiccan Witchery Dictionary Ii On Book Of Shadows
BOOK OF SHADOWS - Traditionally hand copied book of rituals, recipes, guidelines, and other materials deemed important to a Witch or a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Book Of Shadows: Paganism Pagan Dictionary On Book Of Shadows
BOOK OF SHADOWS: Traditionally hand copied book of rituals, recipes, and training techniques, guidelines, and other materials deemed i...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Handfasting: Craft Witchcraft Dictionary On Handfasting
HANDFASTING: 1) the Wiccan, Pagan, & Gypsy wedding. 2) can also refer to a solemn betrothal. In some traditions, it is a permane...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Book Of Shadows: Craft Witchcraft Dictionary On Book Of Shadows
BOOK OF SHADOWS: ( 1) a compendium of Witch rituals, spells, training techniques, procedures, guidelines, and other materials importan...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Wand: Craft Witchcraft Dictionary On Wand
WAND: 1) a magickal tool, traditionally made of wood, 21" in length or length from elbow to users fingertips; and tapered base t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Samhain: Pagan Holidays Wheel Of The Year Dictionary On Samhain (sowen) Oct. 31
Samhain (sowen) Oct. 31 Many know this day generically as Halloween. This day was a celebration traditionally of the end of summer. It...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Cranial-sacral Therapy: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Cranial-sacral Therapy
Cranial-Sacral Therapy An offshoot of traditional osteopathic medicine. This work is a diagnostic and healing tool which deals with a ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Earrings: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Earrings
earrings: Decorative jewelry worn in the ears by Hindu women and many men. Yogis, especially those of the Natha tradition, wear large ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Athame: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Athame
Athame The ritual knife often associated with the elements of air and the direction of the east, through some traditions attribute it ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vedic-agamic: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Vedic-agamic
Vedic-Agamic: Simultaneously drawing from and complying with both of Hinduism's revealed scriptures (shruti), Vedas and Agamas, which ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vedic-agamic: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Vedic-agamic
Vedic-Agamic: Simultaneously drawing from and complying with both of Hinduism's revealed scriptures (shruti), Vedas and Agamas, which ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tradition: Encyclopedia Ii - Tradition - Traditions And Customs...
A tradition is a story or a custom that is memorized and passed down from generation to generation, originally without the need for a wri...   » Read the article