These deities may be regarded in a henotheistic way, as having many different divine aspects which can in turn be identified with many diverse pagan deities from different historical pantheons. These are traditionally viewed as the Triple Goddess and the Horned God, respectively. Wicca is typically duotheistic, worshipping and/or working with a Goddess and a God. Some traditions, collectively referred to as British Traditional Wicca (BTW), strictly follow the initiatory lineage of Gardner and consider the term Wicca to apply only to similar traditions, but not to newer, eclectic traditions. Due to its decentralised nature, there is some disagreement over what actually constitutes Wicca. It is divided into a number of diverse lineages, sects and denominations, referred to as traditions, each with its own organisational structure and level of centralisation. There are many variations on the core structure, and the religion grows and evolves over time. The early practices were disseminated through published books and in secret written and oral teachings passed along to their initiates. Its traditional core beliefs, principles, and practices were originally outlined in the 1940s and 1950s by an early High Priestess, Doreen Valiente and Gardner. Wicca draws upon a diverse set of ancient pagan and 20th-century hermetic motifs for its theological structure and ritual practices.
It was developed in England during the first half of the 20th century and was introduced to the public in 1954 by Gerald Gardner, a retired British civil servant. Scholars of religion categorize it as both a new religious movement and as part of the occultist Western esotericism. Wicca ( English: / ˈ w ɪ k ə/) is a modern neo-pagan syncretic religion. The pentacle is generally placed on a Wiccan altar to honour the elements and directions. A pentacle is used by many adherents of Wicca. Wiccan jewelry, showing a pentacle necklace, a pentacle ring, and a torc.
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