Talk:Widdershins
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So what is the opposite of widdershins? (however in certain circumstances it can be used to refer to a direction which is against the light, i.e. where you are unable to see your shadow.)
Why is the "Wiccan Rede" quoted here? The Wiccan movement is a relatively recent phenomena (despite their protests). Further, this article doesn't actually explain where the term came from. This article sounds like goth/wiccancrust. Dxco 07:48, 29 October 2005 (UTC)
In answer to the above: 1.) Widdershins, meaning "clockwise" has as its opposite "deisul" (and other spellings and related folkterms) meaning "counter-clockwise". 2.)I didn't write that text but please note that it is listed under modern-usages and whether one likes it or not, 99% of the usage of these terms in the last 30 years has been in Wiccan or Neopagan contexts. Other than the "Wiccan Rede" reference the article as it currently stands sounds like "Folklore / Folkways" content, to me. Earrach 2/28/07
The 'Bön' paragraph states that "...This runs counter to the prevalent directionality of Buddhism (in general) and orthodox Hinduism, from which Buddhism seceded...." It is my understanding that Buddhism postdates Hinduism by millenia. No sources but a quick Google will show the weight of opinion on a religion dating to prehistory. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mozgreen (talk • contribs) 07:50, 9 February 2008 (UTC)
