The belief systems of modern Wiccans and neopagans are derived largely from:
a. Records made during the inquisition.
b. Traditions passed in secret since before Christianity appeared in Europe.
c. The writings of 19th and 20th century European authors.
d. Traditional practices shown to be successful in curing disease.
e. Traditional African and Asian religions.
C
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Among societies exhibiting the patrilineal-patrilocal complex in highland Papua New Guinea,
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