The Commission of Witchcraft International (CWI) is an organization dedicated to the study and promotion of witchcraft traditions around the world. Founded in 1976 by renowned scholar and practitioner of witchcraft, Dr. Margaret Murray, the CWI has become a leading institution in the field of witchcraft research. The main goal of the CWI is to foster a better understanding and appreciation of witchcraft as a legitimate spiritual practice and cultural phenomenon. They work to dispel the misconceptions and stereotypes that surround witchcraft and to promote a more inclusive and tolerant attitude towards practitioners of all witchcraft traditions. One of the key activities of the CWI is conducting research and documenting various witchcraft practices and beliefs from different cultures.
In the previous question, Q: #219, we spoke on the 10 plagues of Egypt. Most scholars agree that each of the first 9 was specifically created by God to target a false Egyptian god, the powerlessness of that god to stop that plague, and the foolishness of believing that god actually had any power at all. (For example, the 2nd plague of frogs targeted the Egyptian frog god Heqt. The Egyptians worshipped frogs and no one was allowed to kill them.) None of these Egyptian gods are mentioned in the Bible by name, but we know from history and archaeology they existed. This is also the case with 100’s of other Pagan/false gods from Bible times.
Most scholars agree that each of the first 9 was specifically created by God to target a false Egyptian god, the powerlessness of that god to stop that plague, and the foolishness of believing that god actually had any power at all. Name Of Pagan False god Merodach Marduk Worshipped By In Babylonians Bible References Total Verses Jer 50 2 1 Description Possibly associated with Mars, war god.
One of the key activities of the CWI is conducting research and documenting various witchcraft practices and beliefs from different cultures. They aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the diversity and richness of witchcraft traditions across the globe. This research is published in their quarterly journal, which serves as a valuable resource for scholars, practitioners, and the general public.
Names of divinities worshipped by pagans
A: In my studies on this, I found 35 Pagan/false gods mentioned. It can be kind of confusing because some gods were the same but spelled differently in different places. Of the 35 I listed below, some may be the same as well, but I am pretty confident most are not. It is also interesting to note that most of the larger cities had numerous gods (polytheism). For example, the city of Athens had so many idols/gods (Acts 17:16), that they even made an idol “To The Unknown God” (Acts 17:23), just in case they missed any! (Paul used this opportunity to tell them about the one true God of all creation.) Below is my list:
Name Of Pagan/False god: Adrammelech
Worshipped By/In: Sepharvites
Bible References: (Total Verses): 2 Kin 17:31 (1)
Description: Sun-god
Name Of Pagan/False god: Amon
Worshipped By/In: Thebes In Egypt
Bible References: (Total Verses): Jer 46:25 (1)
Description: Sun-god
Name Of Pagan/False god: Anammelech
Worshipped By/In: Sepharvites
Bible References: (Total Verses): 2 Kin 17:31 (1)
Description: Moon-goddess
Name Of Pagan/False god: Asherah (Asherim)
Worshipped By/In: Canaan
Bible References: (Total Verses): Judg 6:25,26,28,30 (36)
Description: Fertility goddess
Name Of Pagan/False god: Ashima
Worshipped By/In: Hammath In Syria
Bible References: (Total Verses): 2 Kin 17:30 (1)
Description: ———-
Name Of Pagan/False god: Ashtoreth (Ashtaroth)
Worshipped By/In: Syria / Phoenicia / Canaan
Bible References: (Total Verses): 1 Kin 11:5,33 (9)
Description: Love, fertility goddess
Name Of Pagan/False god: Baal
Worshipped By/In: Syria / Phoenicia / Canaan
Bible References: (Total Verses): 2 Kin 10:18-23,25-28 (43)
Description: Principal god
Name Of Pagan/False god: Baal-berith
Worshipped By/In: Shechem In Canaan
Bible References: (Total Verses): Judg 8:33, Judg 9:4 (2)
Description: Name means “lord of covenant”
Name Of Pagan/False god: Baal-Peor
Worshipped By/In: Moabites
Bible References: (Total Verses): Num 25:3,5 (6)
Description: ———-
Name Of Pagan/False god: Baal-Zebub (Beelzebub in NT Greek)
Worshipped By/In: Ekron In Philstine
Bible References: (Total Verses): 2 Kin 1:2,3,6,16 (4 OT)(6 NT)
Description: Name means “lord of flies” (protection from)
Name Of Pagan/False god: Bel (possibly same as Baal)
Worshipped By/In: Moabites / Babylonians / Ammonites
Bible References: (Total Verses): Isa 46:1 Jer 50:2, Jer 51:44 (3)
Description: Principal god
Name Of Pagan/False god: Castor/Pollux (Twin Brothers)
Worshipped By/In: Greeks
Bible References: (Total Verses): Acts 28:11 (1)
Description: Twin sons of Zeus. Protection for sailors.
Name Of Pagan/False god: Chemosh
Worshipped By/In: Moabites
Bible References: (Total Verses): 1 Kin 11:7,33 (8)
Description: Destroyer, subduer. Child sacrifices made for
Name Of Pagan/False god: Dagon
Worshipped By/In: Philistines
Bible References: (Total Verses): 1 Sam 5:2-5,7
Description: Grain-god
Name Of Pagan/False god: Diana / Artemis
Worshipped By/In: Ephesus In Greece
Bible References: (Total Verses): Acts 19:24,27-28,34-35 (5)
Description: Moon, hunting, virginity goddess
Name Of Pagan/False god: Gad (Fortune)
Worshipped By/In: Israel
Bible References: (Total Verses): Isa 65:11 (1)
Description: ———-
Name Of Pagan/False god: Golden Calf
Worshipped By/In: Israel Borrowed from Egypt
Bible References: (Total Verses): Story in Ex 32
Description: ———-
Name Of Pagan/False god: Jupiter / Zeus
Worshipped By/In: Greeks
Bible References: (Total Verses): Acts 14:12 (1)
Description: King god, ruler of heaven and all other gods
Name Of Pagan/False god: Kalwan (Chiun)
Worshipped By/In: Babylonians
Bible References: (Total Verses): Amos 5:26 (1)
Description: Possibly star god
Name Of Pagan/False god: Meni (Destiny)
Worshipped By/In: Israel
Bible References: (Total Verses): Isa 65:11 (1)
Description: ———-
Name Of Pagan/False god: Mercury / Hermes
Worshipped By/In: Greeks
Bible References: (Total Verses): Acts 14:12 (1)
Description: Messenger for the gods
Name Of Pagan/False god: Merodach / Marduk
Worshipped By/In: Babylonians
Bible References: (Total Verses): Jer 50:2 (1)
Description: Possibly associated with Mars, war god
Name Of Pagan/False god: Milcom (Malcham, Malcam)
Worshipped By/In: Ammonites
Bible References: (Total Verses): 1 Kin 11:5.33 (6)
Description: ———-
Name Of Pagan/False god: Molech (Moloch)
Worshipped By/In: Ammonites
Bible References: (Total Verses): Lev 20:2,3,4,5 (10)
Description: Destroyer, consumer. Child sacrifices made for
Name Of Pagan/False god: Nebo
Worshipped By/In: Chaldea In Babylon
Bible References: (Total Verses): Isa 46:1 (1)
Description: Writing, speech, literature, arts god
Name Of Pagan/False god: Nehushtan
Worshipped By/In: Israel
Bible References: (Total Verses): 2 Kin 18:4 (1)
Description: Serpent Moses made in wilderness (Num 21:4-9)
Name Of Pagan/False god: Nergal
Worshipped By/In: Cuth In Babylon
Bible References: (Total Verses): 2 Kin 17:30 (1)
Description: War and hunting god
Name Of Pagan/False god: Nibhaz
Worshipped By/In: Avvites
Bible References: (Total Verses): 2 Kin 17:31 (1)
Description: ———-
Name Of Pagan/False god: Nisroch
Worshipped By/In: Assyrians
Bible References: (Total Verses): 2 Kin 19:37, Isa 37:38 (2)
Description: ———-
Name Of Pagan/False god: Queen Of Heaven (Known As Ishtar)
Worshipped By/In: Assyria / Babylon
Bible References: (Total Verses): Jer 7:18, Jer 44:17,18,19,25 (5)
Description: Love, war, fertility goddess
Name Of Pagan/False god: Rimmon
Worshipped By/In: Syria
Bible References: (Total Verses): 2 Kin 5:18 (1)
Description: Weather god
Name Of Pagan/False god: Sikkuth
Worshipped By/In: Babylonians
Bible References: (Total Verses): Amos 5:26 (1)
Description: Saturn god
Name Of Pagan/False god: Succoth Benoth
Worshipped By/In: Babylonians / Samarians
Bible References: (Total Verses): 2 Kin 17:30 (1)
Description: goddess
Name Of Pagan/False god: Tammuz
Worshipped By/In: Babylonians / Samarians
Bible References: (Total Verses): Ezek 8:14 (1)
Description: Vegetation god
Name Of Pagan/False god: Tartuk
Worshipped By/In: Avvites
Bible References: (Total Verses): 2 Kin 17:31 (1)
Description: Prince of darkness
In the previous question, Q: #219, we spoke on the 10 plagues of Egypt. Most scholars agree that each of the first 9 was specifically created by God to target a false Egyptian god, the powerlessness of that god to stop that plague, and the foolishness of believing that god actually had any power at all. (For example, the 2nd plague of frogs targeted the Egyptian frog god Heqt. The Egyptians worshipped frogs and no one was allowed to kill them.) None of these Egyptian gods are mentioned in the Bible by name, but we know from history and archaeology they existed. This is also the case with 100’s of other Pagan/false gods from Bible times.
In addition, there are numerous false gods from that time that are very well known today, and even taught about in schools. How many of you, like me, had to memorize the names of the Greek gods and what their “power” was i.e. Apollo, Ares, Athena, Hera, Hermes, Poseidon, Zeus, etc….?
As Christians, we believe ONLY in the one true God of the Bible. Thankfully, we don’t need numerous, man-made “gods” (who have no power at all) to guide our lives and live our lives for; just one God, who we will spend all eternity with one day when we place our trust in Jesus Christ.
Name Of Pagan/False god: Milcom (Malcham, Malcam)
Worshipped By/In: Ammonites
Bible References: (Total Verses): 1 Kin 11:5.33 (6)
Description: ———-
In addition to research, the CWI also organizes conferences, workshops, and educational events to promote dialogue and exchange between practitioners and researchers. These gatherings provide a platform for witches from different traditions to share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. They also serve as a means for non-practitioners, such as scholars and enthusiasts, to learn more about witchcraft and engage in meaningful discussions. Moreover, the CWI actively engages in advocacy and outreach efforts to challenge witchcraft-related discrimination and persecution. They work closely with human rights organizations, governments, and religious institutions to raise awareness about the unjust treatment faced by many witches around the world. Through their campaigns, they aim to promote equal rights and protections for all individuals who identify as witches. Overall, the Commission of Witchcraft International plays a vital role in advancing the understanding and acceptance of witchcraft as a valid spiritual practice. By conducting research, organizing events, and advocating for equal rights, they contribute to creating a more inclusive and respectful society for witches and their communities..
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