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WELCOME TO INFORMATION ABOUT CLERGY AND TITLES

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In the spiritual tradition of Druwayu, Warlock and Witch are titles for male and female clergy, respectively, Warlock as a male elder, and Witch as a female Elder, who share identical duties. These titles reflect two distinct designations for the same roles, emphasizing equality in their shared responsibilities to Druans and the communities the reside in at large. The following outlines the shared duties of Warlocks and Witches as clergy in Druwayu, focusing on their specific roles within the community. Their titles reflect gender-specific designations for identical roles, emphasizing equality and unity in spiritual leadership. 

 

  • This discussion highlights that over-generalizations breed misinformation, leading to flawed conclusions.

  • By emphasizing similarities and ignoring differences, narratives about warlocks, witches, heresy hunts and "witchcraft trials" distort historical truths, resulting in mutual misrepresentations that obscure the complex realities of the past.

  • This includes the erroneously applied "academic" tendency to define other cultural or spiritual leadership titles and concepts and then just "glossing" over them as warlocks and witches because of the lack of respect or proper insight into such titles as these.

  • Over-generalization disregards such things as little more than shoddy, lazy and lackadaisical scholarship at best.

  • As such, for sake of clarification, the following addresses several of these issues and is extensive.  

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How long have I been posting this evidence just for others to hijack it and distort it again, to claim credit? Since 1989. This was well before I had a full structure of the theological and complimentary connections. I had a lot of parts, yet I did not see how they connected previously and at times abandoned them only to find out later where they applied. It's fine as they're plagiarists, not researchers. 

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Warlocks and Witches in Druwayu serve as spiritual leaders:

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  • Leading Rituals: Both Warlocks and Witches conduct ceremonies, such as seasonal celebrations, lunar rites, or life milestones, to honor natural cycles and strengthen community bonds. However, one does not need to be clergy to conduct some rites. 

  • Teaching Knowledge: They share spiritual teachings through stories, guidance, and instruction, preserving Druwayu’s traditions and fostering understanding among community members.

  • Protecting Sacred Spaces: Warlocks and Witches maintain and bless sacred sites, ensuring these spaces remain conducive to spiritual practices and community gatherings.

  • Promoting Harmony: They facilitate healing practices and rituals to sustain spiritual and communal balance, addressing conflicts and nurturing unity.

  • Supporting Community: Both provide guidance for individuals, organize collective efforts, and promote ecological care, contributing to the community’s resilience and well-being.

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Equality in Roles

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The titles Warlock and Witch denote the same clergy role, with no distinction in duties or authority. A Warlock and a Witch may lead the same ritual, teach the same wisdom, or protect the same sacred space, differing only in title based on gender. This equality reflects Druwayu’s commitment to balanced leadership, where both contribute identically to spiritual and communal life.

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General Historical Context

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Warlocks and Witches have often been presented as possessing strong intuitive and innate spiritual abilities, which they harness for various purposes, though primarily, as with any elders of such roles in any culture, their service was to the people rather than their people serving them. This often involves personal development and challenges, as they navigate their spirituality journey and seek to better understand their natural abilities for the benefit of others. However, the dealing with spiritual entities bit has been exaggerated and overemphasized well beyond modern assumptions and stereotypical rhetoric. 

 

Statement on Warlocks, Witches, and Gender Equality in Druwayu

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The First Church of Druwayu (FCD) upholds a well-organized clergy system designed to foster community engagement and further its spiritual mission within Druish culture. The following section outlines the current hierarchy. It should also be made clear when we refer to gender equality we do not mean gender bending or blurring as many presume, assume or seek to impose illogically and irrationally. 

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Current Clergy and Community Structure

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  • First Rank High Elder Warlock/Witch (1):

    • Serves as the ultimate authority within the FCD, providing spiritual and administrative leadership.

    • They are the highest leaders of the Church globally serving as a symbol of unity of the Church to all Druans of all walks of life which may also put them in positions of needing to interact and speak with various leaders of other organizations, counties and cultures for a myriad of reasons.

    • Casts the deciding vote in cases of deadlocked decisions (e.g., 50/50 splits) within the Drusidu, the primary governing council and periodically Supervises the Drusidu (council) activities to insure they are proper representing and fulling their duties as custodians of the tradition and culture as a whole.

    • They may choose their own successors from among the members of the Drusidu creating a vacancy for lower ranking clergy to try for and fill or may choose for their own reasons to choose someone from the lower ranks under the Drusidu without needing to explain themselves. This is based mostly on who shoes the most dedication and participation to seeing the church progress even as times change. 

  • Second Rank Elder Warlocks/Witches (2):

    • Act as head administrators, each overseeing one of three Drusidu branches.

    • Supervise the Church on behalf of High Elder Warlocks/Witches to ensure alignment with the FCD’s mission and values.

    • Support branch activities and oversee affiliated clubs while ensuring local adherence to Druish principles and FCD policies.

  • Third Rank Warlocks/Witches (3):

    • Recognized with “Hallowed” status by the Drusidu, reflecting Druish terminology instead of traditional ordination.

    • Serve as independent clergy offering spiritual guidance to members and non-members.

    • Operate within communities, supporting Druish practices without managing branches.

    • May lead local branches or clubs if selected by Druans, with notification required for such changes.

    • Implement the Bylaws of the FCD at the local level.

  • Druans/General Membership:

    • Druans: Active members engaged in the teachings and practices of Druwayu.

 

Kinfolk: Passive or inactive members who identify with the concepts of Druwayu but do not actively participate. Contrary to the spreaders of willful ignorance (stupid on purpose), it's not a racist or separatist term, Kin is short for kind and when used in the sense of likeness it has the same basic meaning as Greek Homo which simply means "Same." Folk just means people, along the same lines of population or shared identity in culture. Examples of its usage include "folk-lore and folk-customs." 

 

Key Notes

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  • The Drusidu, composed of the First Class High Elder, Second Class High Elders, and High Elder Warlocks/Witches, remains the FCD’s primary governing council, distinct from any local branch councils.

  • All clergy (Warlocks and Witches) are formally recognized by the Drusidu with “Hallowed” status, reflecting Druish cultural terminology.

  • The FCD is committed to inclusivity, rejecting exclusion based on race, gender, or sexual orientation. Clergy are expected to uphold and embody this principle.

  • Local branches and clubs are fully responsible for legal compliance, with the FCD exempt from any liability in these matters.

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Hallowing vs. Ordination

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In context, they are the same. In meaning, they are not. In the tradition of the First Church of Druwayu (FCD), ordination is referred to as Hallowing—a transformative process of becoming whole and holy. Through this sacred rite, the FCD empowers qualified individuals to embrace a wide range of ministerial responsibilities and serve the spiritual needs of the community.

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  1. Candidates seeking this honor must exhibit a profound connection to the Druish community and possess a passionate, in-depth understanding of the beliefs, values, and mission that define the First Church of Druwayu.

  2. The Hallowing program is meticulously designed to ensure that candidates consistently demonstrate knowledge of Druwayu’s history, beliefs, and organizational structure, while fostering an active and positive presence within the community.

  3. Registration is open to all who feel inspired to undertake this significant journey.

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Aspiring Warlocks and Witches are encouraged to actively engage with various groups within the First Church of Druwayu. For those interested in pursuing Hallowing, the first step involves becoming an active member and fully immersing oneself in the life of the community.

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Basic Needs​

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✓ Be 18 years of age or older.

✓ Submit a current ID or driver’s license.

✓ Consent to a criminal background check.

✓ Must agree to our terms, policies and bylaws.

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Basic Candidate Requirements

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✓ Must be an active member of the FCD.

✓ Must demonstrate concise knowledge.

✓ Must understand the concepts. 

✓ Must be willing to be questioned and tested.

✓ Must take the role seriously.

✓ Must provide an essay of 2500–6000 words.

✓ Must cite research sources for your essay.

✓ May use AI to format it but not write it all.

✓ Must demonstrate real compassion for others.

✓ Must willing to help those you don't like.

✓ Must uphold our tenets and teachings.

✓ Must respect superiors and subordinates.

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Successful Completion

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✓ A letter of recognition with their official title.

✓ A letter confirming good standing.

✓ Title added to online membership profile.

✓ Authorization to organize community event.

✓ Authorization to host online discussions.

✓ Authorization to join in online clergy meetings.

✓ Granted all privileges accorded to clergy.

✓ Granted access to the Drusidu.

 

Key Responsibilities

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  • Legal and Ethical Compliance: Clergy are responsible for ensuring adherence to state, federal, and international laws. This intricate duty often inspires members to pursue legal education alongside their Hallowing, enabling them to better serve the Druish community and uphold its values.

  • Guidance and Rulings: Clergy provide counsel and make decisions on religious and ethical matters when approached by Druans or the broader Druish community. This requires continuous learning and the development of expertise to address complex and evolving issues.

  • Lifelong Commitment: Every Warlock and Witch, regardless of their rank, undertakes a lifelong journey of rigorous research and unwavering dedication. They strive to honor tradition while meeting the unique and changing needs of their local communities.

  • Service to All: Clergy extend their guidance on spiritual and academic matters to non-Druans as well. They also officiate significant lifecycle events—such as dedications, weddings, and funerals—offering support and care to the entire community.

 

​Be aware of this, because it is important

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These roles carry significant responsibilities, and maintaining them requires adherence to the tradition’s principles and scholarly expectations. Below is a list of reasons why an individual might be denied the titles of Warlock or Witch or lose them and be removed from clergy roles in Druwayu, based on the established duties and expectations of these positions.

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Reasons for Denial of recognition of Warlock or Witch Titles

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  1. Insufficient Knowledge of Druish Tradition: Candidates must demonstrate a thorough understanding of Druish cosmology, rituals, and principles. If they lack the necessary depth of knowledge or fail to grasp core concepts, they may be deemed unprepared to serve as clergy.

  2. Inadequate Ritual Proficiency: Clergy are expected to master the execution of ceremonies. If a candidate cannot perform basic rites accurately or adapt them to community needs, they may be denied the title due to their inability to fulfill this essential duty.

  3. Lack of Ethical Conduct: A candidate who exhibits unethical behavior, such as dishonesty or harm to others, may be denied the title, as clergy must uphold ethical standards to promote harmony and trust within the community.

  4. Poor Communication Skills: Clergy must effectively teach and articulate Druish wisdom. A candidate who struggles to communicate clearly or engage diverse audiences may be denied the title due to their inability to educate the community.

  5. Inability to Resolve Conflicts: Conflict resolution is a key duty. If a candidate lacks mediation skills or fails to demonstrate emotional intelligence, they may be deemed unsuitable for maintaining communal harmony.

  6. Lack of Knowledge of Other Religious Practices: Candidates must understand other major religious traditions to foster interfaith dialogue and cultural sensitivity. Insufficient knowledge in this area may lead to denial, as it hinders effective leadership in diverse settings.

  7. Unwillingness to Engage in Continuous Learning: Clergy are expected to pursue ongoing study. A candidate who shows resistance to learning or adapting to new cultural or ecological developments may be denied the title for lacking the required commitment.

 

Reasons for Loss of Title and Removal from Clergy Roles

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  1. Violation of Ethical Standards: A Warlock or Witch who engages in unethical conduct, such as deceit, abuse of authority, or harm to the community, may lose their title and be removed from the clergy for betraying the trust and harmony central to Druwayu.

  2. Neglect of Ritual Duties: Failure to consistently lead or properly conduct rituals, resulting in disruption of spiritual practices or community cohesion, can lead to removal, as this undermines the clergy’s role as custodians.

  3. Abandonment of Teaching Responsibilities: If a clergy member ceases to share Druish wisdom or provides inaccurate teachings, they may be stripped of their title for failing to preserve the tradition’s integrity.

  4. Destruction or Neglect of Sacred Spaces: Deliberately damaging or failing to maintain sacred sites, such as groves or altars, violates the duty to protect these spaces, warranting removal from the clergy. This applies to those of non-Druish sacred or holy sites. 

  5. Causing Communal Discord: A clergy member who incites conflict, fails to resolve disputes, or disrupts communal harmony through their actions may be removed, as this contradicts the duty to promote unity.

  6. Disregard for Ecological Principles: Ignoring or actively opposing Druwayu’s commitment to sustainability, such as through environmentally harmful actions, can result in loss of title, as ecological stewardship is a core expectation.

  7. Failure to Engage with Other Religious Practices: If a clergy member shows disrespect or ignorance toward other religious traditions, undermining interfaith collaboration or cultural sensitivity, they may be removed for failing to meet this scholarly standard.

  8. Cessation of Continuous Learning: A Warlock or Witch who stops pursuing ongoing study or refuses to adapt to new challenges, such as cultural or ecological shifts, may lose their title for no longer meeting the expectation of relevance and growth.

  9. Abuse of Authority within the Drusidu: Misusing their position in the Drusidu council, such as making unilateral decisions or prioritizing personal gain over community needs, can lead to removal, as it violates the council’s role as a balanced authority.

  10. Persistent Failure to Support the Community: Neglecting to guide individuals, organize collective efforts, or promote community resilience can result in loss of title, as supporting the community is a fundamental duty.

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Exclusive Hallowing Authority of the FCD

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The First Church of Druwayu (FCD) holds sole authority to hallow Warlocks and Witches, a process that confirms their status as clergy and members of the Drusidu. This authority is vested in the Drusidu council, under the oversight of the High Elder Warlock and High Elder Witch, who ensure candidates meet the tradition’s rigorous standards. Hallowing is a sacred act, reserved exclusively for the FCD, and requires explicit permission from the Drusidu or the High Elder Warlock or High Elder Witch.

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Organizations not affiliated with the FCD, or those that have adopted elements of Druwayu to create their own identities, lack the authority to hallow Warlocks and Witches on behalf of the FCD. Such groups, whether they incorporate parts of Druish practices or claim inspiration from the tradition, are not recognized as legitimate representatives of Druwayu. Without formal permission from the Drusidu or the High Elder Warlock or High Elder Witch, their attempts to ordain clergy are invalid within the FCD’s framework.

 

This exclusivity ensures:

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  • Doctrinal Integrity: Only the FCD can verify that candidates uphold authentic Druish teachings, preventing dilution or misrepresentation by external groups.

  • Community Trust: Exclusive hallowing maintains the credibility of Warlocks and Witches, ensuring they are recognized as legitimate clergy by the Druish community.

  • Unified Authority: Centralizing hallowing within the FCD prevents fragmentation, reinforcing the Drusidu’s role as the sole governing body.

  • Protection of Tradition: It safeguards Druwayu from unauthorized adaptations, preserving its spiritual and cultural identity.

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RELIABLE CITATIONS: The Evidence


​​There are no definitive texts before the 800s CE explicitly use warlogan (warlocks) or wiccan (witches) in surviving Germanic languages, as these terms emerge in later Christianized Old English and Old Saxon texts post-800 CE. I have searched and found no such sources though some claim there are, yet fail to produce such evidence. The earliest attested uses are the Heliand (c. 830 CE), Line 4049, as a masculine plural warlogan [Murphy, Heliand] and Alfred’s Domboc as a feminine plural wiccan (c. 893 CE) [Liebermann, Gesetze der Angelsachsen]. I have searched for such very carefully. 

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Historical Context and Etymology of Warlocks and Witches

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This will be extremely comprehensive and will give significant proofs as supporting facts and evidence you will not find anywhere else. It will also explain why we use Warlockery instead of Warlock-craft and Witchery instead of Witch-craft, both simply referring to the works (duties and expectations) of our clergy members both within the Drusidu and external to it. It will also clarify our rejection of gender biases imposed through extremist feminism, or false imposed gender neutrality from sources unconcerned with validity or accuracy of often erroneous usages.  

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Custodianship and Central Authority in the Druish Religion

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Warlocks and Witches are entrusted with custodianship, the sacred duty of preserving Druish teachings, rituals, and community practices, ensuring the tradition remains a living expression of its core principles. As central authorities within the Drusidu, they form the primary decision-making body, responsible for interpreting doctrines, setting ritual guidelines, resolving disputes, and aligning the community with its spiritual and ecological values. Their dual roles ensure the Drusidu maintains the tradition’s integrity while adapting to contemporary needs, fostering harmony and continuity.

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Warlocks and Witches are essential as central authorities in the Drusidu to:

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  • Ensure Doctrinal Integrity: Their knowledge ensures the council upholds Druish teachings accurately.

  • Promote Unity: Their equal roles promote balanced leadership, preventing division.

  • Maintain Trust: As respected clergy, they inspire confidence in the council’s decisions.

  • Enable Adaptation: Their scholarship ensures the council addresses contemporary issues effectively.

  • Resolve Conflicts: Their mediation skills maintain communal harmony.​​

 

Warlocks and Witches, as Druish clergy, serve as both custodians and central authorities, preserving the tradition’s teachings and leading the Drusidu with equal responsibility. Their duties include maintaining sacred spaces, promoting harmony, and guiding the community, while their scholarly expectations ensure they are equipped to uphold Druish integrity and relevance. As central authorities, they are vital for doctrinal accuracy, unity, and adaptation, ensuring the Drusidu guides the community with wisdom and harmony. These are not haphazardly applied contexts. The derive largely from cited sources when investigating the etymology of both titles and recognizing such roles in many modern expressions of cultural and spiritual leadership observed everywhere. As such, let us now explore the etymology which is part of the scholarly aspect of this tradition. 

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1. Etymology of Titles

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Druwayu defines Warlock and Witch based on actual investigated etymology, not later hearsay, as any worthy scholarly investigation and academic research should, wherein the usage in Druwayu is grounded in their original meanings and stripped of later nonsensical mystical associations. Within our tradition both are equal yet gender specific titles (Warlock = Male, and Witch = Female). Contrary to most sources, if one looks into the actual etymology and pays attention to the sources, changing the ending 'e' to an 'a' does not actually change the gender of the word itself. Early writers when to great lengths to suppress, hide and distort the actual meaning of these words, especially after the 16th century, though there are, as will be shown, a few ealier. 

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1.1 Warlock: Lawman (m)

 

  • Etymology: From the plural "Warlogan" (war-loh-an). Found in the Heliand, c. 830 CE; and as wærlogan in Andreas, c. 9th–10th century, meaning “lawmen” (wær, “man” + logan, “laws”), pronounced /wɛːrlóʊn/. Not “oathbreaker.”

  • Historical Context: Referred to legal authorities, such as Pharisees in the Heliand, later misread as “traitors” due to Christian bias and antisemitic conflations. Factually and conceptually, they were commitment to both the written and oral traditions/customs.

    • Misconceptions: Claims of “coven betrayer” (post-1950s) are baseless. The false etymology to try and impose "oath breaker" is easily dismantled. Oath comes from āþ or āð. Obviously its not connected with wær, “man.” Breaker comes from brecan "to break, shatter." The confusion with logan with lie in the misrepresentation of "deception" is a misnomer of "legh" (lay) such as "situated, reclined, or lie down" and alternatively such as lies ahead indicating direction. In other words, its an invention of intentional misrepresentation. Others have also tried to impose words meaning outlaw, though that comes from Utlogr, but shows log/logr as it also occurs in Byrlog "town law" and source of modern Bylaw hold more proofs the word log and its plural logan means law and laws.

      • Connections with vardlokkr is another false assumption because, though the word lokkr is the same as lock, the first part vard is not a reduction as vardlok but rather as ward which is the same as guard as in to protect and used figuratively for a "guardian spirit or ancestor" though not literally so.

      • Some have also tried to link words like werewolf to warlock which is obvious nonsense since wulf/ulf are not related to log/lag/loh/lah/law, and even then werewolf didn't actually mean a monster as has also come to be a modern fictional misrepresentation as well. For example:

        • Earliest Attested Use: The word werewulf appears in the works of Wulfstan II, Archbishop of York (d. 1023), particularly in his Sermo Lupi ad Anglos ("Sermon of the Wolf to the English"), dated around 1014 CE. In this sermon, Wulfstan uses wodfreca werewulf to describe a "ravenous werewolf," referring metaphorically to a person who preys on others, possibly in a spiritual or moral sense [Bosworth-Toller Anglo-Saxon Dictionary; Swanton, Anglo-Saxon Prose].

        • Context: In Wulfstan’s sermon, werewulf is not a literal monster but a metaphor for destructive or predatory behavior, reflecting Anglo-Saxon concerns about societal decay. The term appears in a homiletic context, not a legal code or narrative tale. This demonstrates how original concepts are distorted into later fictions. Furthermore the etymology here is only akin to the part that means man as in a male person. 

      • Etymology:

        • Wer: Old English for "man" (from Proto-Germanic weraz, "man, male") [Etymonline; Bosworth-Toller].

        • Wulf: Old English for "wolf" (from Proto-Germanic wulfaz) [Etymonline].

        • Combined, werewulf literally means "man-wolf," implying a human with wolf-like traits or behavior. Therefore the only part in common is wer, plural wera as alternatives of war and wær. 

  • Actual Spelling Variations: Warlowe, warlawe, warlaw, warlow, warlou, werlou, werlawe, warlouʒ, whorlow, werrilow, warrilow,  warlau, warlagh(e), werlau(ghe), warlach, warlag, warloc, warlok, warlage, warthel-, werlok, wirlok, warlaʒes, worlais, warlais, and werlahen.( Many are known scribal errors and dialectical variations).

    • More on Oath:

      • Origin: Old English āþ (pronounced similar to "oath"), from Proto-Germanic aithaz (meaning "oath" or "solemn pledge").

      • Etymology: Derived from the Proto-Indo-European root h₂óytos or h₁óytos, meaning "to swear" or "solemn vow." This root is also linked to terms in other Indo-European languages, such as Old Irish óeth ("oath") and Latin iūs ("law, justice," as in iurare, "to swear"). In Old English, āþ referred to a solemn promise or pledge, often with religious or legal significance. The modern spelling "oath" emerged in Middle English (c. 1200–1300), with the pronunciation shifting to /oʊθ/.

      • Development: The term consistently denoted a binding promise, often invoking divine or moral accountability, across Germanic languages like Old Norse eiðr and Old High German eid. Its use in legal and ceremonial contexts (e.g., swearing an oath in court) remains a core feature.

    • More on Breaker:

      • Origin: Old English brecan (verb, "to break") + suffix -ere, forming the agent noun "one who breaks." From Proto-Germanic brekaną ("to break") and -ārijaz (agent suffix).

      • Etymology: The verb brecan stems from Proto-Indo-European bʰreg- ("to break, split"), seen in Latin frangere ("to break," as in "fracture") and Sanskrit bhr̥nāti ("he breaks"). The suffix -ere (from Proto-Germanic -ārijaz) denotes a person or thing that performs the action, as in modern English "-er" (e.g., "worker"). In Middle English, "breaker" (c. 1300) referred to someone or something that breaks, often in a literal sense (e.g., breaking objects) or figuratively (e.g., "lawbreaker"). The term retains versatility, applying to contexts like "wave breaker" or "breaker of chains."

      • Development: The word’s components are stable across Germanic languages, with cognates like Old Norse brjótr ("breaker") and Old High German brehhari. Its figurative use (e.g., "rule-breaker") grew in Middle and Modern English.

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1.2 Witch: Oracle (f)

 

  • Etymology: From Old English wicce/wicca, /wēCHeh/, /wēCHuh/ (both feminine, Dōmbōc, 893 CE), meaning “female oracle” who speaks or divines, from Latin vica (singular) vicae (plural) which is pronounced veech-a as in the plural veech-ae (“voice/speak/call”) via Slavic veche, pronounced /vēCHe/. Plural: wiccan, /wēCHen/, used as a translation of oraculum,  as oracul "speak," and source of oracle with direct links to *wek- ("to utter, speak"), found in wikkona (wik 'speak + kona 'woman' (spokeswoman) often "reinvented as wikkōną." 

  • Historical Context: Wicce were counselors, not evil sorceresses; Christian texts (e.g., Ælfric’s Homilies, late 10th century) introduced bias, misrepresenting them as “fouled.” The same is found in Saxo Grammaticus’s Wecha (13th century) in Danish is Væcha, spelled later in Slavic as Slavic vecha (speaks); cite example Wicca would be pronounced Wecha (“female word for oracle”). Often confused with Wice/Wica (Weeks, base meaning of movement).

    • Misconceptions: Claims of wicca as masculine are false and largely used in error as a result of bad translation or transliteration; wicce/wicca are both feminine often erroneously applied with little to no concern for the meaning or context and applying a false one.

      • Consider the rejected claim it means wicked, c. 1200, wikked, "as evil, perverse and twisted," and claimed to be akin to the word "vice" which has more of a sense of "secondary" and from a base meaning of "in place of" in the sense of "exchange" which is the actual meaning of traitor as in trade over, or acting in place of another implying a subservient role, but also was applied in the sense of "bad, false, corrupt" (12c.).

      • It is often claimed to be an an adjectival of Old English wicca as in wikk, source of the word weak from c. 1300 weik and and Norse veikr "lacking strength," akin to Old English wac "weak, pliant, soft," which is also applied in a sense of "unstable/unreliable."

      • Clearly wac and wikk from the same language are not the same words. So if this is all untrue then so is the oat breaker claim for Warlock, and I have already demonstrated in both cases, the claimed etymologies are false. Wac is actually a form of "wake."

      • Others have tied to claim wish (wysc), or watch (wacce), an wash (wæsc), which are obviously not related words though similar only in appearance as is wice which rare form of wise often falsified as wica.

  • Actual Spelling Variations: Veche, vicce, veech, vecha, viche, vetch, vetche, wech, wych, wecha, wichta, wich, weech, weetch, wicht, wycht, wytch, wicche-, wichua, wiche-, wichen, wichen(e), wuche-, wuches, whicche-, whicces-, wheche-, whuche, and whiche.(Many are known scribal errors or confused with other words due to similarities of spelling but different words and pronunciations).

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ROOTS OF THE WORD WARLOCK

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Heliand (Line 4049, circa 830 CE)

 

  • Terms: warlogan (masculine plural)

  • Original Text: that he thar warlogan wîet scolda

  • Structured Translation: "That he there lawmen know should."

  • Proper Translation: "That he there should understand the lawmen."

 

Andreas (Line 1339, circa 880 CE)

 

  • Terms: wærlogan (masculine plural)

  • Original Text: þæt he wærlogan wite scolde

  • Structured Translation: "That he lawmen know should."

  • Proper Translation: "That he should understand the lawmen."

 

Cursor Mundi (circa 1300 CE)

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  • Terms: warlowe (Middle English masculine noun)

  • Original Text: And als a warlowe he was demed

  • Structured Translation: "And as a warlowe he was deemed."

  • Proper Translation: "And as a warlock he was condemned."

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Romance of Alexander (circa 1430 CE, Scots version)

 

  • Terms: warlaw (Middle Scots masculine noun)

  • Original Text: The warlaw falsly spak of hevin.

  • Structured Translation: "The warlaw falsely spoke of heaven."

  • Proper Translation: "The warlock falsely preached about heaven."

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The Kingis Quair (circa 1440 CE)

 

  • Terms: warloc (Middle Scots masculine noun)

  • Original Text: Ane warloc that with wordis wrocht.

  • Structured Translation: "A warloc that with words worked."

  • Proper Translation: "A warlock who worked with words."

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Flyting of Dunbar and Kennedy (circa 1500 CE)

 

  • Terms: warlok (Middle Scots masculine noun)

  • Original Text: Thou warlok, with thy wit sa wrang.

  • Structured Translation: "You warlok, with your wit so wrong."

  • Proper Translation: "You warlock, whose wit is so wrong/twisted."

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Scots Glossaries (15th century)

 

  • Terms: warlach (Middle Scots masculine noun)

  • Original Text: Warlach: ane man of fals craft.

  • Structured Translation: "Warlach: a man of false craft."

  • Proper Translation: "Warlach: a man practicing deceitful arts."

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Early Scots Charms (circa 1450 CE)

 

  • Terms: warlouʒ (Middle Scots masculine noun)

  • Original Text: That warlouʒ sall be cast fra the kirk.

  • Structured Translation: "That warlouʒ shall be cast from the church."

  • Proper Translation: "That warlow (warlock) shall be expelled from the church."

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York Mystery Plays (circa 1450 CE)

 

  • Terms: warlage (Middle English masculine noun)

  • Original Text: The warlage speketh falsely of God.

  • Structured Translation: "The warlage speaks falsely of God."

  • Proper Translation: "The warlock speaks falsely God."

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Lancashire Folklore (16th century)

 

  • Terms: werrilow (Regional masculine noun)

  • Original Text: The werrilow was seen by moonlight.

  • Structured Translation: "The werrilow was seen by moonlight."

  • Proper Translation: "The warlock was seen under moonlight."

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Cheshire Parish Records (16th century)

 

  • Terms: warrilow (Surname derived from warlog for warlock)

  • Original Text: Thomas Warrilow, accused of charms.

  • Structured Translation: "Thomas Warrilow, accused of charms."

  • Proper Translation: "Thomas Warrilow, accused of charms."

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Scots Sermons and Polemics (circa 1500 CE)

 

  • Terms: werlok (Middle Scots masculine noun)

  • Original Text: That werlok sall be brent for his sin.

  • Structured Translation: "That werlok shall be burned for his sin."

  • Proper Translation: "That warlock shall be burned for his crimes."

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Northern English Ballads (16th century)

 

  • Terms: wirlok (Poetic masculine noun)

  • Original Text: The wirlok sang of shadow and flame.

  • Structured Translation: "The wirlok sang of shadow and flame."

  • Proper Translation: "The warlock sang of darkness and fire."

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ROOTS OF THE WORD WITCH

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Domboc (Doom Book) by King Alfred/Ælfred (893 CE)

 

  • Terms: wiccan (feminine plural)

  • Original Text: Ða fæmnan þe gewuniað onfon gealdorcræftigan & scinlæcan & wiccan, ne læt þu ða libban.

  • Structured Translation: "The women who receive golden-crafts, skin-plays, and witches, not let thou them live."

  • Proper Translation: "The women accustomed to gold payments, nude-dancing, and oracles—do not let them live."

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Canons of Edgar (circa 1005 CE)

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  • Terms: wicce (feminine singular)

  • Original Text: Se þe wiccecræft wyrce, he bið forworpen.

  • Structured Translation: "one who witchcraft works, he be cast out."

  • Proper Translation: "One who works witchcraft shall be caste out."

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Cleopatra Glossaries (circa 930 CE)​

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  • Terms: wicce (feminine singular) and wicca (also feminine singular erroneously applied as masculine and only source that makes such a mistake with many over generalizations and riddles with many other inaccuracies)

  • Original Text: pythonissa: wicce; necromantor: wicca.

  • Structured Translation: "Pythoness: witch"; "Necromancer: witch."

  • Proper Translation: "diviner: witch; caller of the dead; witch."

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Ælfric’s Homilies (circa 990–1010 CE)

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  • Terms: wicce (feminine singular)

  • Original Text: Ne sceal cristian man wiccecræft lufian.

  • Structured Translation: "No shall Christian man witchcraft loven."

  • Proper Translation: "No Christian man shall love witchcraft."

 

Wulfstan’s Homilies (circa 1000–1020 CE)

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  • Terms: wicce (feminine singular)

  • Original Text: Wiccecræft is unriht and sceal beon forworpen.

  • Structured Translation: "Witchcraft is unright and shall be fore-warped."

  • Proper Translation: "Witchcraft is wrong and shall be cast out."

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Lacnunga (circa 1000 CE)

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  • Terms: wicce (feminine singular)

  • Original Text: Þæt wicce wyrce þis laececræft.

  • Structured Translation: "That witch works this leech-craft."

  • Proper Translation: "That witch works this leech-craft." (Note, as the word means play, move, and so on it can also mean wiggle which lends itself to being used also in the context of leech as the parasite's name used in medicine named wiggler/leech as a reference to how it moves through water much like eels, and wet environments). 

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Novgorod Veche Chronicle Fragment (Slavic, ca. 1100 CE)

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  • Terms: Vecha (council, voice, speak feminine noun, akin to Latin vice/vicis as in  'ad-vice' = give council)

  • Original Text: И бысть вече велико в Новгороде, и начаша рещи о князи...

  • Structured Translation: "And there was a great veche in Novgorod, and they began to deliberate about the prince..."

  • Proper Translation: "And there was a great council in Novgorod, and they began deliberating about the prince..."

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Ancrene Wisse (circa 1230 CE)

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  • Terms: wicchen (feminine plural)

  • Original Text: "Ne sculan wicchen ne wichecraft luuien."

  • Structured Translation: "No shall witches no witchcraft loven

  • Proper Translation: "Nor shall witches nor witchcraft be loved."

 

Exodus Translation (circa 1250 CE)

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  • Terms: wicche (feminine singular)

  • Original Text: Ne scaltu wicche lyve suffre.

  • Structured Translation: no shalt witch live suffer.

  • Proper Translation: "Nor shall you suffer a witch to live."

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Promptorium Parvulorum (c1440, BL MS Harley 221)

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  • Terms: wicchen (feminine plural)

  • Original Text: Ne sculan wicchen ne wichecraft luuien.

  • Structured Translation: "Witch: malefic (harmful); Witches: "screech owls."

  • Proper Translation: "Witch : harmful; Witches: "screech owls/night birds."

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Gender does not go away because you don't like it (even in language): Collaborative stories (e.g., Fiona and Alasdair in Glen Coe) show fluid roles, supporting warlog/warloga and wicce/wicca, that is warlocks and witches, though the titles be gender specific and different, such things are not and were not rigidly confined as gender specific practices, but practices are also not synonymous with titles, language of practitioners either. As Warlock is a male title, Witch is a female title. 

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​1.3 Compatibility with concepts of Druwayu

 

Dryden’s Era and Works: John Dryden (1631–1700) was an influential English poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright, active in the late 17th century, during the "Restoration" era. His works, such as The Works of Virgil (1697) and various essays, often included commentary on language and culture, which could plausibly include remarks on terms like "warlock." However, the provided sources do not link the quote to a specific text, such as his translations, poems, or critical prefaces.

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Warluck (Warlock) in Scotland is applied to a man whom the vulgar suppose to be conversant with spirits, as a woman who carries on the same commerce is called a witch.

 

Source Context: The quote is frequently cited in dictionaries and etymological discussions about the term "warlock" or "warluck." It is often presented as a direct quote from Dryden, but the sources do not consistently identify a specific work or publication date. For example, it appears in modern online dictionaries like Definitions.net and Abbreviations.com, which suggest Dryden as the source but do not provide a precise publication or date

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Quote Variations: The quote is sometimes followed by additional text, such as, “he is supposed to have the invulnerable quality which John Dryden mentions, who did not understand the word,” suggesting Dryden may have been commenting on a misunderstanding or regional usage of "warluck."

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Challenges in Pinpointing the Exact Date

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  • Lack of Primary Source: Despite extensive references to Dryden in the provided sources, none explicitly tie the quote to a particular work or publication year. Dryden’s major works, such as The Works of Virgil (1697) or Fables, Ancient and Modern (1700), are well-documented, but the quote does not appear in excerpts from these texts provided in the sources.

  • Historical Usage: The quote’s reference to “Scotland” and “warluck” aligns with Dryden’s era, as the term "warlock" was used in early modern Scots to denote a male counterpart to a female witch, often with connotations of dealings with devils. This is supported by sources like the Dictionaries of the Scots Language.

  • Possible Misattribution: Some sources note that Dryden “did not understand the word,” suggesting he may have been quoting or paraphrasing a contemporary understanding rather than originating the definition. This raises the possibility that the quote is a later attribution or a gloss based on Dryden’s broader commentary on language or folklore.

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Exact Translation and Meaning

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The quote itself serves as a definition rather than requiring translation, as it is written in English. It describes the term “warluck” (an older spelling of “warlock”) as used in Scotland to refer to a man believed to interact with spirits, analogous to a female “witch.” The key elements are:

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  • Warluck/Warlock: A male practitioner of spiritual crafts, specifically in the Scottish context, associated with spirit communication.

  • Vulgar: Refers to the common or uneducated populace, indicating a folk belief.

  • Commerce with Spirits: Implies supernatural dealings, paralleling the activities attributed to witches.

  • Gender Distinction: The quote emphasizes a gendered distinction in terminology, with “warlock” for men and “witch” for women, reflecting cultural perceptions of the time as well as consistent with previous sources.

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Given this distortion, it is reasonable to acknowledge their true historical roles and challenge these misconceptions by restoring them to their original status as clergy titles—an approach already embraced in Druwayu, while recognizing that some sources listed tended to not obey the rules of linguistics when applying words as glosses or figuratively. This is compliant with our values:

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  • Integrity: Both titles reflect Druwayu’s commitment to truth and self-dedication.

  • Rationality: Free of mystical connotations, they emphasize logic and ethical responsibility.

  • Cultural Identity: Warlocks and Witches form a distinct framework, symbolizing Druwayu’s focus on truth and community.​​​

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Additional Notes

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  • Scottish Dictionaries: The Dictionaries of the Scots Language (www.dsl.ac.uk) (www.dsl.ac.uk) (First Edition, January 1, 1818), citing the same quote, does not directly quote Dryden but provides historical uses of “warlock” in Scottish literature, supporting the quote’s context. For example, it cites Robert Burns’ Tam o’ Shanter (1790): “Or catch’d wi’ warlocks in the mirk,” showing the term’s use in Scottish culture.

  • A Dictionary of the English Language: (First Edition, April 15, 1755, by Samuel Johnson), page 2243 as containing the quote or a similar definition, but this is not directly verifiable in the provided references. Some sources mention a 1755 edition of A Dictionary of the English Language (likely Samuel Johnson’s) as containing the quote or a similar definition, but this is not directly verifiable in the provided references.

  • Estimated time when quote was created: Between 1672–1673 CE though once again the exact work from these scholastic sources is unspecified. 

    • A Warlock is again recognized as a male title and person, as Witch is recognized as a female title and person and both are very much human beings.

    • Their culture is the same culture and they are not placed in “opposing camps” whatsoever and are derived from the same language roots.

    • Their crafts are the same crafts but only differ when the word craft is added as a suffix to the associated title as was true for all sorts of other trades and arts such as how Geometry was called eorðcræft “earth-craft” and stancræft “stone-craft” was used as a term for masonry. Ealdracræft “elder craft” was also used as a term for the job of a priest as priest-craft as the basic meaning of priest is elder, but also was applied in some cases in a more pejorative sense in the 1800s.

    • It does not state at all that the titles themselves came from the Scottish language. It only records that the common people still held a belief in such persons and did not indicate that the view of such was al ‘evil, bad,” or any other particular moral alignments. 

    • There is a clear association in both cases with the sense of “communication” with spirits, which were also generalized under the concept of wights which could include entities associated with aspects and attributes of the natural world since the base meaning is “living” as in “living thing,” such as a person, animal, plant or fungus. This later became overly associated with necromancy more restrictively.

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Consideration: The exact date of John Dryden’s quote remains elusive due to the lack of a specific primary source in the provided references. It is likely from one of his works in the late 17th century (e.g., 1668–1700, during his tenure as Poet Laureate or his translation projects), but without a direct citation, a precise date cannot be confirmed and only "estimated." The quote’s meaning is clear, defining “warluck” as a male equivalent to a witch in Scottish folklore, associated with spirit communication.

 

(Those who fail to or refuse to accept these facts are the same who refuse to acknowledge that Skald does not mean poet but is the source of the word scold and means to scorn, ridicule, insult, mock, often using sexual innuendo, and thus, skaldic poetry was an art form of poetic sarcasm, and using humor or perceived humor that often retained sexual elements, or making otherwise slurred references to another's sexuality and sexual preferences. The goal of such methods were often used as a way to parody or mock the beliefs of others, much as occurred today and why when such fools assume such works somehow retain "authentic expression of Pre-Christian beliefs, it is largely false, if not entirely wrong).

 

2. Rejection of Misaligned Terms

 

Druwayu avoids terms tied to occultism, historical inaccuracies, or cultural misrepresentations to maintain authenticity and rational clarity. The claim Warlock means oath breaker or traitor and Witch means weak and perverse are mutually rejected along with many claimed "alternative" words which have also been misrepresented.  

 

2.1 False Alternative Titles

 

  • Wizard/Wizardess: From wysar (“wise one,” Latin viser, c. 1440 CE) from the Latin to Middle English work by Geoffrey the Grammarian’s Promptorium Pavulorum; and later came to be applied as a sage and philosopher, only to later still be a prior term to “scientist,” not a clergy role. The form wysard is later. The earliest evidence for Wizardess is from 1787, in the writing of Horace Walpole, author, politician, and patron of the arts.

  • Wite/Wita/Witan: From witegan (“witness,” Ælfric, 955–1010 CE); a an apostle or prophet. It also had several variations with the earliest forms including later spellings as witia, witia, witna, wedna, then to wednes, witnes for our present word witness.

  • Wice/Wica/Wican: A modern invented identity from the base word wice as a form of the word wise, not witch, and reinvented as the original basis behind the naming od wica as male, wice as female and wican as plural but also a term for the practice as claimed by one Gerald Gardner and his own, many, linguistic errors. It comes from the previously stated source for wizard.  

  • Shaman: From Russian shaman, derived from German, schamane, taken from Scandinavian forms of samma/saman (“same”).

  • Mage/Maga/Magi: From Persian magus (pronounced mag-oosh “servant”); tied to Zoroastrianism and Christian “wise men.” The feminine form was magea and magia as reduced to maga and thus mage as a gender neutral term for said astrologer priests and fire gazers came about much later in more modern times.

  • Spae: From spä (“spy,” Latin specular); denotes espionage, not magic, such as spä kona (f, spy woman) and spä karl (m, spy man). It simply means a spy and often associated with poisoners, which is why spies were considered cowards (expressed through the term womanly implying weakness in men) for not facing a foe head on, face to face. 

  • Völva: Fabricated from Latin volva (“revolve/roll up,” 1753); not Old Norse. It was later used as a term for spindles as well as parts of female anatomy contrary to modern distortions and was falsely claimed such being buried with women meant they were "spiritual leaders" rather than the reality most people at that time were buried with implements of their various crafts and trades (in this case spinsters, not as a term for old women or old unmarried women but rather spinners of threads in the creation of textiles) It is not therefore "Norse, Icelandic, Etc."

  • Sorcerer: From Latin sors (“lot”) and sorcery (lot casting); refers to voting originally. Sorceress is simply the feminine form of this word and because lot casting came to be (ignorantly) associated only with "black or forbidden arts" despite such practices of "Apostles and Christians in general" seen as outcomes controlled by God's will.  

  • Witch Doctor: Pejorative from Hutchinson (1718); mocks fake healers, not a clergy role, and an insult for witch finders/hunters often doubling as heresy hunters.

 

2.2 Misused Cultural Terms

 

  • Pagan: From Latin pagus (“bound one”); not “country dweller”; related to pagus/pagos/page for "bound one = slave."

  • Heathen: From Germanic hǣth 'field,' -en "of/one," + pagos (“field+slave”); is a pejorative term as "pagan heathens" of later writings; an enslaved person assigned to perform agricultural labor, typically under harsh and highly regimented conditions. Those who claim either in itself means 'country dweller' are fooled by yet another example of false etymology pushed without challenge and as in most cases, the results of shoddy, lazy scholarship.

  • Mystical: From Greek múō (“close”) and Latin mútus (“mute”); implies silence and secrecy with the sense of the closed or hushed mouth. Christianity itself started as such a mystery cult contrary to what most today would have anyone accept or believe even though its well known.

  • Occult: From Latin oc (“eye”) + celare (“conceal”); denotes hidden from the eyes, often expressed by the expression of one covered eye expressing a sense of seeing what others do not see having been trained "within a particular cult" to recognize obscured and remade meanings of symbols.

  • Mystical Occult Orders: Implies an organization that keeps hidden and secretive about its beliefs and practices that only "initiates" are allowed to learn about. Christianity for a time was just that with many diverse sects in the old Roman Empire. 

  • Incompatibility: Druwayu does not enslave and is not enslaved to anything or anyone, nor is it all about pleasure seeking as alone the only purpose of life, nor is any aspect of Druwayu kept secret or hidden from anyone. It's just not directed towards minors which is not the same thing.  

 

2.3 No Connection to Voodoo

 

  • Clarification: Druwayu has no link to Voodoo, derived from French vaudoux (1840 CE), rooted in the Vaudoi sect (1170s), not African origins.

  • Voodoo Terms:

    • Loas: From French lois (“laws”), akin to lagu/loga/logan (laws).

    • Veve: From Middle English weve (“weave”).

    • Bondye: From French Bon (“good” often confused with bon = bone) + Dieu (“God”).

    • Houngan/Mambo: From Irish Hogan (“sharp”) and mam-bi (“mommy”); not African clergy titles.

  • Misrepresentation: Voodoo’s African veneer is a later construct, blending European occultism and folklore, especially drawing so called Veves as symbols derived from French based occult works such as the Ars Goetia (part of the works associated with the Greater and Lesser Keys of Solomon that was also used as sources for things in the Galdrabók of Iceland).

 

2.4 Terms Druwayu Avoids/Doesn't Use

 

  • Sabbaths: From Hebrew Shabbat (“rest”); misused as “Witches’ Sabbath” (1613); tied to paranoia.

  • Black Mass: Catholic polemic (1597); not "witchcraft" related.

  • Esbats: From French ébat (“frolic” though also "playing with oneself/masturbation"); a sarcastic term, not a gathering.

  • Covens: From French covent (“convent”); misused post-1609.

  • Grimoires: From French “grammar book”; not magic texts, at least as they are thought of today.

  • Book of Shadows: A false modern invented term for a "magical journal" hijacked from an article in 1949 “The Book of Shadows” by Mir Bashir, a Kashmiri palmist and astrologer from India that became prominent in Britain in 1948 who described a Sanskrit divination manual that claimed to foretell events based on the length of a person’s shadow.  

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3. Practical Applications in Druwayu

 

The reclaimed titles Warlock and Witch inspire rational practices that align with Druwayu’s principles of truth and community. We can, however, isolate some of the distinctions based on older references as previously covered. 

 

3.1 Guidance and Leadership

 

  • Warlocks: Historically led philosophical discussions, mentor, and challenge falsehoods as scholars.

  • Witches: Historically provided rational counsel, sharing wisdom to promote personal and communal growth.

  • Now: Both engage in the same functions philosophical discussions, mentor, and challenge falsehoods as scholars, as well as provide rational counsel and sharing wisdom (clarity) to promote personal and communal growth and stability.

 

3.2 Community Building

 

  • Approach: Voluntary collaboration builds harmonious communities based on shared traditions presented accurately.

  • Contrast: Unlike coercive activism, the Druish culture grows organically through example, inspiration and evidence.

 

3.3 Truth-Seeking Practices

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  • Methods: Study and research groups, rational inquiry, logical reasoning and norm examination promote improvement.

  • Goal: Deepen knowledge with ethical clarity and and better understanding, free from needless mystical trappings.

 

3.4 Cultural Impact

 

  • Personal Philosophy: Encourages authenticity and ethical living through truth-seeking.

  • Community Identity: Strengthens Druish culture via shared roles and values.

  • Cultural Revival: Influences rituals, education, or storytelling, adapting heritage to modern contexts.

 

4. Why This Matters

 

  • Authenticity: Using accurate terms honors historical and linguistic integrity, rejecting presentism.

  • Clarity: Confronting fallacies ensures a rational, evidence-based framework for Druwayu.

  • Respect: Avoiding occult distortions preserves Druwayu’s unique identity and prevents cultural misrepresentation.

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CONFRONTING FALLACIES


When examined through precise etymology, historical documentation, and coherent doctrinal architecture, the lies unravel quickly. What remains is not a tangled contradiction but a clear pattern of fraud: claims rooted in pseudo-history, symbols divorced from context, and jargon deployed without origin or accountability. This section confronts those fallacies head-on, reestablishing factual integrity and separating structural heritage from theatrical deceit. Druwayu does not reconcile contradiction—it removes it.

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Gender

 

  1. False Claim: One of the key differences between warlocks and witches is their gender. Warlocks are typically portrayed as male practitioners of magic, while witches are usually depicted as female. This gender distinction has been reinforced in popular culture through various books, movies, and television shows. However, it is important to note that there are also male witches and female warlocks in some traditions and belief systems.

  2. Proven Facts: First the claim acknowledges warlocks are male and witches are female and these are gender specific titles. Then it misleads by first slipping in "usually depicted" to setup a sense of doubt of gender distinction. Finally it invents a claim with no proof of it being anything more than a modern fabrication. Why?​

  3. Key Points:

    1. Research suggests there are no historical sources mentioning a female warlock prior to 1950 CE.

    2. The term "warlock" historically refers to a male practitioner of witchcraft, with "witch" used for females.

    3. The source fails to provide valid data as I have done, which requires an investigation into whether there are records, texts, or academic papers supporting such a claim, however, this lack of citation is what continues to be spread and simply accepted by those who wish to remain ignorant instead of appreciating and having a strong connection with the very things they claim to identify with. 

 

Example of Nonsense: The nonsense is akin to the "so called controversy" when it was claimed the so-called Red Lady of Paviland claimed to be either a witch or a Roman prostitute turned out to be a 33,000 year old man that died between 21-25 years of age. It is still called that despite it should be renamed the Red Man of Paviland. It was extremist feminists that leaped on this in their usual grasping for empty straws that claimed it was proof of the superiority of women as rulers and spiritual leaders of a universal matriarchy.

 

Despite it has been conclusively demonstrated to be a young male that throws this nonsense out, many misandrist extremist feminists claim its a lie or a trick to "keep the evil patriarchy in power" which only demonstrates a mental illness or lack of intelligence or intellectual honesty on their part. The same claim was made with the carved ivory figures being demonstrably male figures and in their stupidity they claim it was a female figurine because the "lion" has no mane. This intentional pushed fiction ignores what mountain lions are and actually look like (AKA cougars) and confusing them with African Savana lions. That and many more such deceptions prevail.    

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Magical Practices

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  1. False Claim: Warlocks and witches may both practice magic, but they often have different approaches and techniques. Warlocks are often associated with dark or malevolent magic, using spells and rituals to manipulate and control others. In contrast, witches are often portrayed as practitioners of nature-based or healing magic, using herbs, crystals, and other natural elements in their spells and rituals. While there is some overlap in the magical practices of warlocks and witches, their intentions and methods can vary significantly.

  2. Proven Facts: Warlocks and witches have both been associated with some form of so called magic, however, that in itself is a falsehood since even spiritual works were simply combined with the more generic usage of the word craft, which in such an application expressed a sense of a job or profession. In fact, there is very little documented references to "how such crafts were engaged in, much less the tools of such trades." What is often applied by modern invention were actually folk customs that had nothing to do with warlocks or witches but instead were used to try and "prevent their influences" on people as both were deemed "evil, treacherous and exaggerated in monstrous and inhuman contexts much, much later" fully disconnected from real people. Also, the only ones to actual practice magic if one wishes to use such a term were magi (singular magus). 

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Warlocks Bad, Witches Good

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  1. False Claims: It is only warlocks that are specifically associated with evil spirits and always evil themselves in association with the infernal realm. Witches can be good or evil, though their evil was often only when someone else had done them harm first. Otherwise their power is associated with nature and the divine, not through pacts with evil spirits but gain their powers from nature itself. Warlocks often have to steal power from others, especially witches but its witches who are born with their powers. Also Warlock means oath breaker and traitor while witch means wise woman or simply wise one. 

  2. Proven False: This is modern antimale toxic misandrist feminist nonsense that is all over the place more or less veiling the same old nonsense as Men Bad, Women Good bunk. Factually, both Warlocks and Witches started out being condemned for one reason alone. Representing a different culture and religion. Because of their known influence and respect within their particular towns and villages, and even kingdoms whose words commanded respect because it was earned, not just given out of childish fear, both warlock and witch as a set of titles were defined by association, not inherent meaning. 

    • I have shown what both really mean and the source. However, both were equally slandered as Warlock was claimed to be a "devil, son of a devil, traitor, oath breaker, show off, etc.," Witch was also also likewise claimed to be a "she-devil, daughter of a devil, wicked one, hag, twisted, perverse,  deceiver, and at times even whore.

    • Wicked tended to be the most common claimed meaning as in evil and twisted" as the base meaning of Witch and both were claimed falsely to be devil worshippers with all the gross and terrible accusations that went with it, while also the input from foreign imposed culture inspired the claim that women were more prone to serve "the devil" then men so were of a particular threat because they could also lead men astray playing off their sympathies and lusts. 

    • In the Papal Bull Summis desiderantes (1484) as an example, we find the content stating Witches (very much female) ruin and cause harm and are proclaimed as involved in devil-worship. To note, devil was more often used instead of demon and was not applied as a singular identity but as a term, ultimately meaning an outcast and a source of social disorder and harm (including, but not limited to, plagues of the body and nature). 

    • Both warlocks and witches have faced persecution and discrimination in various cultures and time periods, with accusations of evil or black magic and "forbidden arts" leading to trials, imprisonment, and even death. Also, in some cultures women were indeed persecuted more often who certainly were not actual witches, in others it was men who faced the earliest and higher causality rates (because a woman could always be taken captive, broken and forced into compliant servitude regardless if their "owner" was a male master of the house or female mistress of the house).   

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Modern invented Interpretations

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  1. In contemporary culture, warlocks and witches are sometimes portrayed in a more positive light. However, the persistent anti-male—and by extension, anti-warlock—narrative continues among groups whose beliefs stem from deceptive, manipulative sources more invested in occult theatrics than genuine culture. These groups exploit fear to defraud the willfully ignorant.

  2. What they fail to comprehend is that while they relentlessly promote extremist feminist falsehoods and conflate spirituality with invented cultural elements, they refuse to acknowledge the consequences of their own fallacies. Many self-proclaimed modern witches revel in "dark and evil" aesthetics, blind to the fact that such imagery distorts both the warlock and witch identities.

  3. Their insistence that others submit to their cosplay masquerading as historical authenticity—or claims of being “truly ancient”—exacerbates the problem. The obsessive use of hollow jargon like “the Divine feminine,” devoid of historical grounding or proper attribution, only reinforces public skepticism. Instead of putting the childish theatrics aside and pursuing actual research, they parasitize real historical suffering, falsely claiming sacred connections they clearly do not possess. The result? A spectacle so dishonest it crosses over to revolting.

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Reclamation and Clarification

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  1. From the outset, the intent behind the etymological and historical analysis is precise; to reclaim and redeem what can be the actual meanings and proper contextual understanding of the terms Warlock and Witch. This process dismantles the fabricated narratives that have long distorted these identities, particularly those shaped by modern occultist theater or ideologically driven misinformation.

    1. Clarification, in this sense, is not simply about correcting semantics—it’s about restoring the cultural distinction between authentic tradition and contrived performance. By revealing the factual lineage of these terms and exposing the false claims propagated by pseudo-historical movements, the goal is to decisively separate the domain of genuine cultural heritage from the shallow mimicry of occultism. 

    2. This reclamation demands rigor, verifiable sources, historical precision, and doctrinal clarity. It calls out those who weaponize invented mythologies to gain social leverage or fabricate spiritual authority without lineage or scholarship. Through this clarification, we reestablish Warlock and Witch not as archetypes for theatrical posturing or mystical cosplay, but as roles embedded in cultural systems, ancestral traditions, and linguistic truth.

    3. The pursuit has always been rooted in tracking the core pieces—those fragments scattered across history, misrepresented through layers of distortion and deceit. It’s never been about forcing incoherent systems into artificial unity or reconciling what is demonstrably irreconcilable and fundamentally opposed. Instead, it’s about stripping away the noise to reveal what is structurally and conceptually interconnected: elements that are mutually supportive and complementary once properly discerned.

  2. Coherence emerged not through construction, but through recognition. I did not assemble it—I followed it. The elements themselves led the way, and Warlock and Witch as titles, concepts, and symbols became one distinct thread within that revelation, not from some outside force, but from years of careful research, not mere study. It was only fitting to embrace both and give both titles equal standing and footing in Druwayu. Thus, their presence wasn’t manufactured, but rather uncovered as part of the deeper doctrinal architecture now realized and articulated as Druwayu.

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