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Stregheria is a Nature religion. There is a Goddess and God who are believed to be equals representing the different facets of the Divine Consciousness’ manifestations. The most common names for them are Diana and Dianus. Nature is seen as the manifestation of spiritual forces. Magick is the art of knowing the interrelationship between these forces and how to influence them.
The Fata are kind and gentle nature spirits of the water and the woods. They are adept at shape shifting and can appear in animal or human form. There are legends of them appearing as such and needing help. Those who helped were blessed with rewards, but those who were unkind were in peril.
class="dynamic">Stregheria, an Overview
Raven Grimassi was trained in the “Family Tradition of Old Italy.” He is the author of Ways of the Strega (Llewellyn Publications 1997). Stregheria is the old Italian word for Witchcraft. The modern word is Stregoneria, but the word means bewitching and not the religion itself. A coven is a boschetto, meaning grove. The Witches would meet in the forest to practice their craft. Grimassi refers to both male and female witches as Strega.
They believe in nature and other spirits. The Folletto travel in the wind and can be mischievous [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] although they are human friendly. The Linchetto is a type of Folletto that belongs to the Elven race. They are found in Tuscany and are nocturnal. It is said they make odd noises at night and can cause nightmares. They abhor disorder and will not remain where it exists. Two ways to expel them is to spill seeds on the floor around the bed or to put a lock of curly hair above the bed. The Linchetto would try to pick up the seeds or straighten the hair, then, finding it impossible, leave the house.
In Italy the Strega practice their Olde Religion, La Vecchia, and magick in secret. There are Strega who can cure or cast the evil eye. They can heal with herbs and olive oil. They also use these for divination.
The groves are led by a High Priestess and High Priest. Second in command are the Lady’s attendant or Maiden and the Guardian. The Maiden takes care of the altar and is the aide to the High Priestess during the rites. The Guardian responsibility is to ensure initiates act properly during the rites and for the High Priestess’ safety.
Basic Beliefs of the Strega and Stregone
They believe in amulets that protect from negativity and talismans that attract what is desired. Special gestures of the hand can bring about protection or power. Incantations are an art. Auguries or omens and signs, are read in nature. Olive oil on top of blessed water and crystals are used for divination.
In the 1300s [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], a wise woman, Aradia [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], revived the Olde Religion. From this sprang three different traditions, called the Triad Traditions. The Fanarra are the Keepers of the Earth Mysteries; the Janarra, Keepers of the Lunar Mysteries and the Tanarra, Keepers of the Stellar Mysteries. The leaders of the Traditions are called Grimas.
Strega believe in nature spirits and in the Lare of ancient Rome. The Lare are spirits of their clans who protect the families and homes of the Strega. Shrines dedicated to these spirits are set up in the homes of the Strega.
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