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  1. skysurf

    Pagan origins of the Camino

    Ok, got it! Not everyone is focused on the argumentative axis of this subgroup. I joined this forum to discuss ideas about the origin of the Camino de Santiago, and I’d prefer not to get sidetracked. I’m not keen on having to defend myself with every post or facing harsh criticism for any...
  2. skysurf

    Pagan origins of the Camino

    "It is crucial to stress right from the start that until the 20th century, people did not call themselves pagans to describe the religion they practised. The notion of paganism, as it is generally understood today, was created by the early Christian Church. It was a label that Christians applied...
  3. skysurf

    Pagan origins of the Camino

    Thanks for that! I'm not trying to troll you; I just want to explore my thoughts. Please let me know if I'm off topic in this subforum 'pagan-origins-of-the-camino.' If you're still waiting for a link to a scientific report about either of those two tales, then you're off topic and trolling me...
  4. skysurf

    Pagan origins of the Camino

    I don't see a conflict between a news media article and a science journal article. Both are conveying the same information but using different language and levels of detail, tailored for different audiences. The core questions remain the same: How? and Why?
  5. skysurf

    Pagan origins of the Camino

    The term pagan originated from the Latin word paganus, which originally meant "country dweller" or "rustic." It was used to describe people who lived in rural areas and who continued to practice traditional polytheistic religions, while Christianity spread more rapidly in urban areas. As...
  6. skysurf

    Pagan origins of the Camino

    "camino" Del latín vulgar cammīnus, voz de origen celta, y este de origen hispánico o hispánica; cf. celtíbero camanon. https://dle.rae.es/camino "caminus" Latin Etymology Borrowed from Ancient Greek κάμῑνος (kámīnos). Noun fireplace furnace, forge (poetic) Vulcan's forge...
  7. skysurf

    Pagan origins of the Camino

    Some facts: Not only does the "Camino de Santiago" have pagan origins, but Christianity itself has roots in pagan traditions. The exploration of America did not begin with Christians; "pagans," such as the Vikings, had already arrived in America before them. Imagination does not require faith...
  8. skysurf

    Pagan origins of the Camino

    This is super interesting! This reinforces the idea that caminos were used to transport sacred items.
  9. skysurf

    Pagan origins of the Camino

    Thanks!! Is very interesting that the word "camino" comes from the Latin caminus, which originally meant "furnace" or "forge," referring to a place where fire was kindled or to an oven. This term is also related to the Greek word kaminos (κάμινος), which also referred to an oven. Likely because...
  10. skysurf

    Pagan origins of the Camino

    Hi Tincatinker! I tried to send you a private message, but I didn't find how to do it. Sorry for sending this question in a public post. I read in other of your posts that you knew of evidence of human remains or vessels in Galicia that are geographically as far away as the Danube River basin...
  11. skysurf

    Pagan origins of the Camino

    Hi everyone! I'm diving deep into this fascinating rabbit hole. We can trace the research and information back through time until there's nothing left to find. From there, only our imagination remains. El Camino is a living archetype, a metaphor for life itself. Its origins are as ancient as...

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