This is a list of notable modern individuals who self-describe as adherents of some form of paganism or neopaganism.
Baltic Bīne, Jēkabs, Latvian artist Brastiņš, Arvīds, Latvian sculptor and writer Brastiņš, Ernests, founder of the neopagan organization Dievturība Brikmanis, Jānis, zoologist, environmental conservationist, radio and television presenter, and writer Celms, Valdis, leader of the neopagan organization Latvijas Dievtuŗu sadraudze Eglītis, Viktors, Latvian writer Trinkūnas, Jonas, founder and the former high priest of the Lithuanian pagan society Romuva, husband of Inija Trinkūnienė Trinkūnienė, Inija, current high priestess of the Lithuanian pagan society Romuva, wife of Jonas Trinkūnas Vaiškūnas, Jonas, Lithuanian physicist, museologist and publisher Vējonis, Raimonds, president of Latvia Vīka, Hilda, Latvian artist and writer Vydūnas, Lithuanian writer and philosopher
Germanic Germanic neopagans include:
Aswynn, Freya, Dutch writer and musician Bowden, Jonathan, English political activist and orator. Christensen, Else, Odinist Fellowship Eyvindur P. Eiríksson, Icelandic writer, Íslenska Ásatrúarfélagið Fahrenkrog, Ludwig, German artist and writer Flowers, Stephen, American writer and scholar Frenssen, Gustav, German novelist Gaahl, Norwegian musician Grundy, Stephan, American writer and scholar Gunnhildur Hauksdóttir, Icelandic artist, Íslenska Ásatrúarfélagið Günther, Hans F. K., German writer Halloran, Dan, American politician (New York City Councilman), Theodism Hauer, Jakob Wilhelm, German Faith Movement Haugen, Andrea, German musician Haukur Halldórsson, Icelandic artist, Íslenska Ásatrúarfélagið Heimgest, Odinic Rite Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson, Íslenska Ásatrúarfélagið Jón frá Pálmholti, Icelandic poet Jónína Kristín Berg, Íslenska Ásatrúarfélagið Jörmundur Ingi Hansen, Íslenska Ásatrúarfélagið Logghe, Koenraad Ludendorff, Erich, German general Ludendorff, Mathilde, German psychiatrist Lyngvild, Jim, Danish designer, writer, fashion columnist and television personality McNallen, Stephen, Asatru Folk Assembly Mills, Alexander Rud, Odinism Moondog, American musician and poet Moynihan, Michael Jenkins, American publisher and musician Neményi, Géza von, Germanische Glaubens-Gemeinschaft Nordvig, Mathias, Danish Scandinavian studies scholar Org, Luci van, German musician and writer Paxson, Diana, science fiction author, editor of Idunna, the quarterly journal of the Troth Raes, Roeland, Flemish politician Read, Ian, English musician Reventlow, Ernst, German Faith Movement Rudgley, Richard, British author and television presenter Seigfried, Karl E. H., American musician and writer Sprouse, Dylan, actor, The Suite Life of Zack & CodyDylan Sprouse on Twitter Sveinbjörn Beinteinsson, Íslenska Ásatrúarfélagið Tauring, Kari, American musician Tveitt, Geirr, Norwegian composer Varg Vikernes, Norwegian black metal musician and writer Wakeford, Tony, English musician
Greek Fransham, John, English eccentric, tutor and author Kalentzis, Aristotelis, Greek national socialist horseback archery instructor and author Orsini, Jessica, American transgender politician (Alderwoman in Centralia, Missouri), Hellenic ReconstructionistInterview With Openly Pagan Elected Official, Jessica Orsini (2009) Rassias, Vlassis, Greek writer and founder of the Supreme Council of Ethnic Hellenes Schulz, Cara, American politician (City Council member in Burnsville, Minnesota), Hellenismos/Hellenionhttps://religionnews.com/2021/05/26/pagan-politics-are-not-as-uniform-or-liberal-as-you-think/
Neo-druidism
Neo-druids include:
Berthou, Gwilherm, Breton poet Bonewits, Isaac, author and scholar of several Druid and neopagan related books and articles Carr-Gomm, Philip, former chosen chief of the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids D'Ambrosio, Ossian, founder of Antica Quercia and Cerchio Druidico Italiano Greer, John Michael, American author, Druid, and former Grand Archdruid of the Ancient Order of Druids in America (AODA) Hutton, Ronald, scholar of British history; professor at University of Bristol, and author of books on the history of neopaganism Le Scouëzec, Gwenc'hlan, Goursez Vreizh Marchal, Morvan, Breton architect and activist Pendragon, Arthur, leader of the Loyal Arthurian Warband, self-declared reincarnation of King Arthur Nichols, Ross, founder of the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids Paredes, Xoán, Irmandade Druídica Galaica Restall Orr, Emma, Druid priestess, author, founder of the Druid Network Shallcrass, Philip, current head of the British Druid Order Tullou, Raffig, Breton sculptor and set designer
Roman Armentano, Amedeo Rocco, Italian esotericist and musician Boni, Giacomo, Italian archeologist Musmeci Ferrari Bravo, Roggero, Italian poet and playwright Reghini, Arturo, Italian mathematician, philosopher and esotericist
Slavic Antonych, Bohdan Ihor, Ukrainian poet Arkhipova, Maria, Russian musician Biletsky, Andriy, Ukrainian politician Chodakowski, Zorian Dołęga, Polish ethnographer Harlender, Zdzisław, Polish pilot, army officer and writer Kołodziej, Władysław, pioneer of modern paganism in Poland Potrzebowski, Stanisław, Rodzima Wiara Povetkin, Alexander, Russian professional boxer Shaian, Volodymyr, Ukrainian linguist and philologist Stachniuk, Jan, Zadruga Veleslav, Russian Rodnover priest Žiarislav (Miroslav Švický), Slovak musician
Turko-Mongolic Atsız, Nihal, Turkish Tengrist ideologist and writer Bira, Shagdaryn, Mongolian academician of the Academy of Sciences and historian Gurkin, Grigory, Altaian painter and politician Kenin-Lopsan, Mongush, Tuvan anthropologist and religious leader Sarygulov, Dastan, Kyrgyz politician and founder of Tengir Ordo Suleimenov, Olzhas, Kazakh poet and Turkologist Tschinag, Galsan, Tuvan-Mongolian writer, activist, and shaman
Wicca Wiccans include:
Adler, Margot, author, journalist, Wiccan priestess and elder, National Public Radio correspondent in New York City Baudino, Gael, author, mostly fantasy (Dianic Wiccan) Beyerl, Paul, founder of the Rowan Tree Church Bone, Gavin, Wiccan author and lecturer Buckland, Raymond, author of Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft and many others, and founder of Seax-Wica Budapest, Z., pagan teacher and writer (Dianic Wicca) Cabot, Laurie, official witch of Salem, author of Power of the Witch and Love Magic Close, Del, considered one of the premier influences on modern improvisational theater. Cunningham, Scott, author of Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner and over 30 other titles on Wicca and other pagan religions Dunwich, Gerina, author of Wicca Craft and other books on the details of spellwork Erna, Sully, lead singer of Godsmack Fallingstar, Cerridwen, author of The Heart of the Fire Farrar, Janet, author Farrar, Stewart, author Firefox, LaSara, author Frost, Gavin and Frost, Yvonne, founders of the Church and School of Wicca Gardner, Gerald, founder of modern Wicca Grimassi, Raven, author on Stregheria and family witchcraft Horne, Fiona, author of Witch: A Personal Journey and other books on Wicca Inkubus Sukkubus, musical group Lipp, Deborah, author of books on Wicca Martello, Leo, American author Mayhem, Monica, Australian author, singer, model, actress and retired pornographic actress McCollum, Patrick, Wiccan prison chaplain Omnia, musical group Queen, Carol, author, editor, sociologist and sexologist Ravenwolf, Silver, controversial Wiccan author and contributor to the New Generation of Wicca and part of the Black Forest Clan Sanders, Alex, founder of the Alexandrian tradition of Wicca Sanders, Maxine, co-founder of the Alexandrian tradition Valiente, Doreen, author and contemporary of Gardner Curott, Phyllis, shamanic Wiccan. Founder of the tradition of Ara and author of Book of Shadows, WitchCrafting, and The Love Spell.
Various or unspecified
Adunis, Syrian poet Ra Un Nefer Amen, Kemetism Kenneth Anger, American filmmaker and writer Gabriel André Aucler, also known as Quintus Nautius, French lawyer during the First Republic Anzori Barkalaja, Estonian folklorist, Maavalla Koda Alain de Benoist, French writer and publisher Manfred Böckl, German writer, Celtic paganism in Bavaria Cau, Jean, French writer and journalist Aki Cederberg, Finnish writer, musician and filmmaker Jan De Zutter, Belgian writer, journalist, political official and artist Kalle Eller, Estonian publisher and poet, Maavalla Koda Selena Fox, one of the founders of Circle Sanctuary Christopher Gérard, Belgian writer and critic Marian Green, author, founder of Quest Conference and journal, former editor of Pagan Dawn and former member of the Pagan Federation Council Graham Harvey, English religious studies scholar Andres Heinapuu, Estonian bibliographer and politician, Maavalla Koda Sigrid Hunke, German writer Paul Huson, author of Mastering Witchcraft, Mystical Origins of the Tarot, and other titles Thibault Isabel, French writer and publisher Patricia Kennealy-Morrison – Celtic pagan high priestess, rock critic, author of The Keltiad series of science fiction/fantasy novels, and Strange Days – My Life With and Without Jim Morrison Ludwig Klages, German philosopher Sharon Knight, Celtic / rock musician, songwriter, producer; front person of the pagan rock band Pandemonaeon; Feri initiate Marta Lepp, Estonian writer and teacher Jean-François Lyotard, French philosopher Jeff McBride, American magician Addold Mossin, Estonian activist, Maavalla Koda Baal Müller, German writer and publisher Fernando Pessoa, Portuguese writer Eric Steven Raymond, programmer and author of The Hacker's Dictionary and How to Be a Hacker Hugues Rebell, French writer Maurice Rollet, French poet, activist and medical doctor Paolo Rustichelli, eclectic composer Sexton, John W., Irish poet Monica Sjöö, Swedish artist and writer Starhawk, activist, anarchist and author of The Spiral Dance, Dreaming the Dark, Webs of Power, etc.; one of the original members of the Reclaiming Collective Robert Steuckers, Belgian writer and activist Dominique Venner, French historian, journalist and essayist York, Michael, American scholar Oberon Zell-Ravenheart, Church of All Worlds Morning Glory Zell-Ravenheart, Church of All Worlds
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