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COG - DIANIC

During the seventies, many women, found a new way to express their deities in feminine forms and terminology. In 1975, a group in Berkeley CA called Covenant of the Goddess (COG) formed an association. It worked to foster good relations in the Neo-pagan and Craft communities. By the 1980's COG had become national in focus with members in at least 15 states.

The Dianic movement is a broad tradition that includes covens that are feminist and/or strongly matriarchal in orientation. The name is taken from Diana. Greek goddess of the moon and the hunt, and one of the principle names for the Goddess in witchcraft. The Goddess is worshipped virtually and exclusively. The emphasis is on rediscovering and reclaiming female power, divinity and consciousness raising. Some covens are all female, while others admit men. Some covens are lesbian. The Dianic tradition sets itself somewhat apart form the mainstream Craft. It espouses feminist spirituality and sisterhood that must struggle against an oppressive, patriarchal society in an effort to bring about positive social and political changes for all.

Dianic craft is largely a phenomenon of the US, where it emerged as an outgrowth of the feminist movement. It began in Dallas Texas, and was founded by Morgan McFarland and Mark Roberts in the late 60's. Rituals revolve around the phases of the moon and were steeped in ancient matriarchal myth and power. Some years later, McFarland and Roberts split, but the Dianic tradition was continued by other groups.

Among the most notable leaders who have shaped Dianic witchcraft are Z. Budapest, and Starhawk. Z., who founded the Susan B. Anthony coven in 1971, believed that witchcraft was 'Wimmin's Religion' not open to men. Starhawk, an initiate of the Faery tradition, has integrated men into Dianic Witchcraft. Rituals are eclectic; some are derived from the Gardnerlan and Faery traditions while others have been created anew.

2004-11-12 [Keii]: Dela - can I point one little thing out? Diana is the Roman goddess of the moon and hunt. Artemis is the Greek version.

2004-11-28 [Delladreing]: just quoting what they gave me to read *shrugs*

2004-11-30 [Keii]: *nods* Was just trying to be helpful....

2004-11-30 [Delladreing]: *nods* id change it all and put a notice in about how its inaccurate and im going on what they gave me, but that would involve more effort that i dont have right now lol

2004-11-30 [Keii]: Lmao - I know the feeling only too well. Hehe...

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