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What ritualistic ideas did Gardner borrow to form his tradition of Wicca?

  • From Buddhism and Hinduism

  • From Christianity and Judaism

  • From Taoism and Confucianism

  • From Freemasonry, ceremonial magic and writings of Aleister Crowley

Answer

The Wiccan tradition of witchcraft was formed by Gerald Gardner in the early 20th century. He borrowed ritualistic ideas from Freemasonry, ceremonial magic, and the writings of Aleister Crowley. These ideas were combined with Gardner's own ideas and experiences to form the basis of Wicca.
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