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sagehood - What does it mean?

Definition of 'sagehood'

English

Noun

(-)
  • The condition or time of being a sage.
  • (Wicca) The elderly stage of a male Wiccan (compared with the Sage aspect of the Horned God).
  • * 1998 , Amber K, Robin Wood, Covencraft , page 129
  • handpartings, the recognition of crone- or sagehood , and funeral or memorial services.
  • * 2006 , Ashleen O'Gaia, Family Wicca: practical paganism for parents and children , page 220
  • An elder Wiccan man, a male crone. Saging: (SAGE-ing) A ritual to recognize and announce a man's attainment of sagehood
  • * 2007 , Kevin M. Gardner, A Handbook for Wiccan Clergy, page 29
  • Grant (name) the gifts of inspiration, and a clear and quick mind as he/she approaches the honored state of (Sagehood /Cronehood).

    Coordinate terms

    * (Wicca) cronehood