what do you call this?

Question

when people worship the moon and live by nature alone, you know like hippys but i think there called something else. like the people who go to stone henge and that. if you know do you also know any good websites were it explains it a bit better ?

Answer 1

Moon worship is called "Selenolatry" . For more information on this form of "religion" , check out
www.greatdreams.com/moon/moon_worship.htm
There is a whole lot of information there.
Good Luck !

By the way, the Druids worshipped all of nature, not just the moon ; were "newcomers " as far as moon worship and had NOTHING to do with the building of Stonehenge or other ' stone circle sites' . They simply took advantage of what was already there !

Answer 2

Most all religions, especially so-called pagan and neopagan religions (ie, non JudeoChristian religions and paths and "alternative paths" such as wicca and occultism) incorporate some kind of lore about the moon and about the cycles of nature. It had been a part of Christianity and survives in esoteric Christianity (a branch of western occultism). Indeed, certain Hindu, Buddhist, and Jewish sects (among other religious groups) have observances related to the new and full moon. Wiccans, ceremonial magicians, and other occultists, and also Native Americans, and shamans observe rites related to the moon cycles as well. In part, the idea is that the natural world is a mirror-like reflection of the divine world. A person can be in harmony with the divine and live according to a real life purpose by being in synch with the natural cycles and having a ritual relationship with them. Therefore, observances and lore about about the cycles of the moon, the stars, the seasons, the times of day, etc. were established in many religious and spiritual systems.

The moon, specifically, has generally been associated with women's mysteries and goddess lore. Goddess is the archetypal personification of the world, the soul (ourself--as even in Christianity, the soul is considered "the bride of Christ,") nature, and phenomenal existence. As the world is meant to be a reflection of the divine sphere, the moon is a reflection of the sun, which is personification of the light of divine consciousness.

In ancient times, there was not a division between science and spirituality as there is today. Astronomy and astrology and geomancy were all part of the same thing. Stonehenge may have been a ritual site, traditionally associated with the ancient Druids. Some experts also believe it was a astronomical observatory of sorts--or a kind of giant clock that allowed people to track the movement of stars, time, and seasons. this was done for scientific as well as ritual purposes in ancient times.

Answer 3

Druids. Freethinkers, Pagan's and of course Historians go as well, anyone in the least bit interested in the history the Henge is far older than the Druids.

But over the years its become something of a novelty for people at the solstice to sit and watch the proceedings at the henge.

Answer 4

druids are the ones that make the pilgrimage to stone henge however many religions worship the moon, pagan. Celtic and wiccan lol at the thought of them being hippies though.

Answer 5

I think they're called Druids. I know they had something to do with the construction of stone henge but not much else about them. Type 'Druids' into Google and see what you get.

Answer 6

All sorts of pagan factions include lunar rites and nature worship in their belief systems.
If you are interested in this subject try;
Triumph of the Moon by Ronald Hutton
This a good book to start with and can lead you to other references. I have yet to find a website that is reliable with well sourced information or have a material bent.

Answer 7

I am not quite sure what you are asking but I noted the previous answers and just to clear it up. Stonehenge predates the druids several hundred and maybe a thousand years so although they would of course use it as it is a clearly religious site they had nothing to do with building it

Answer 8

I refer to them as "Earthcookies". My wife is one. That's the first thing I said to her when I met her and got to know what her "thing" was all about. I have it and her nickname tattooed on my arm on a dreamcatcher. It says "I love My Earthcookie Nanna" She's also "Native American". That's another name for them. Oh yeah and of course Druids as everybody above has stated.

Answer 9

Druids worshiped at stonehinge.
http://witcombe.sbc.edu/earthmysteries/EMDruids.html

Answer 10

naturism (also worship of natural objects) or paganism or animism. Stonehenge is thought to of been built for druids