Origins Of Modern Witchcraft
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Origins Of Modern Witchcraft
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Author : Aoumiel
language : en
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Release Date : 2000
Origins Of Modern Witchcraft written by Aoumiel and has been published by Llewellyn Worldwide this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with History categories.
This book sheds new light on the ancient origins of religion to give Wiccans, Witches, and the Neo-Pagans a sense of where they belong in history.
Modern Wicca
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Author : Michael Howard
language : en
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Release Date : 2010-09-08
Modern Wicca written by Michael Howard and has been published by Llewellyn Worldwide this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-08 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
An insider's look at the history of Witchcraft The evolution of Wicca is as dynamic and colorful as the Witches who helped shape it. One of the most enigmatic and progressive practitioners of his time, Gerald Gardner was arguably the most instrumental Witch in spreading the Craft around the world. Drawing on his decades of personal involvement with Wicca, Michael Howard offers an intimate portrait of Gerald Gardner's life and traces the history and development of modern neo-pagan Witchcraft. Howard reveals little-known facts and stories surrounding the men and women who shaped Wicca over the past sixty years, including Aleister Crowley, Alex Sanders, and influential initiates such as Doreen Valiente. From the Museum of Magic and Witchcraft on the Isle of Man to the origins of the Book of Shadows, Modern Wicca tracks the expansion of Wicca as it spread from the United Kingdom to the United States and beyond-and takes you inside the political controversies, behind-the-scenes rivalries, and once-guarded secrets of pagan ritual, Wiccan spells, and the Craft of the Wise. Praise: "This is an extremely important book, representing an account of Wiccan history from somebody who has himself been a major actor in it."—Ronald Hutton, author of The Triumph of the Moon
Wicca
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Author : Ethan Doyle White
language : en
Publisher: Liverpool University Press
Release Date : 2015-10-01
Wicca written by Ethan Doyle White and has been published by Liverpool University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-01 with Religion categories.
The past century has born witness to a growing interest in the belief systems of ancient Europe, with an array of contemporary Pagan groups claiming to revive these old ways for the needs of the modern world. By far the largest and best known of these Paganisms has been Wicca, a new religious movement that can now count hundreds of thousands of adherents worldwide. Emerging from the occult milieu of mid twentieth-century Britain, Wicca was first presented as the survival of an ancient pre-Christian Witch-Cult, whose participants assembled in covens to venerate their Horned God and Mother Goddess, to celebrate seasonal festivities, and to cast spells by the light of the full moon. Spreading to North America, where it diversified under the impact of environmentalism, feminism, and the 1960s counter-culture, Wicca came to be presented as a Goddess-centred nature religion, in which form it was popularised by a number of best-selling authors and fictional television shows. Today, Wicca is a maturing religious movement replete with its own distinct world-view, unique culture, and internal divisions. This book represents the first published academic introduction to be exclusively devoted to this fascinating faith, exploring how this Witches' Craft developed, what its participants believe and practice, and what the Wiccan community actually looks like. In doing so it sweeps away widely-held misconceptions and offers a comprehensive overview of this religion in all of its varied forms. Drawing upon the work of historians, anthropologists, sociologists, and scholars of religious studies, as well as the writings of Wiccans themselves, it provides an original synthesis that will be invaluable for anyone seeking to learn about the blossoming religion of modern Pagan Witchcraft.
The Triumph Of The Moon
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Author : Ronald Hutton
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2019-10-10
The Triumph Of The Moon written by Ronald Hutton and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-10 with Religion categories.
'a brilliant history' The Sunday Times 'makes for riveting reading' The Independent Modern pagan witchcraft is arguably the only fully-formed religion England has given the world, and has now spread across four continents. This second edition of The Triumph of the Moon extensively revises the first full-scale scholarly study of modern pagan witchcraft. Ronald Hutton examines the nature and development of this religion, and offers a history of attitudes to witchcraft, paganism and magic in British society since 1800. Its pages reveal village cunning folk, Victorian ritual magicians, classicists and archaeologists, leaders of woodcraft and scouting movements, Freemasons, and members of rural secret societies. We also find some of the leading figures of English literature, from the Romantic poets to W. B. Yeats, D. H. Lawrence and Robert Graves, as well as the main personalities who have represented pagan witchcraft to the public world since 1950. Thriller writers like Dennis Wheatley, and films and television programmes, get similar coverage, as does tabloid journalism. The material is by its nature often sensational, and care is taken throughout to distinguish fact from fantasy, in a manner not previously applied to most of the stories involved. Meticulously researched, The Triumph of the Moon presents an authoritative insight into an aspect of modern cultural history which has attracted sensational publicity but has hitherto been little understood. This edition incorporates new research carried out by the author as well as research by others who have been inspired by this book over the twenty years since its first publication.
The Modern Witchcraft Guide
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Author : Luna Blackthorn
language : en
Publisher: Luna Blackthorn
Release Date : 2022-02-02
The Modern Witchcraft Guide written by Luna Blackthorn and has been published by Luna Blackthorn this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-02-02 with Religion categories.
Have you always wanted to understand how to cast a spell to make an important change in your life? If you are curious about the Wicca religion, its rituals and traditions, this book will help you answer your questions and introduce you to unimaginable aspects. Witchcraft is for anyone who wants to improve their interior energy, live in harmony and have a deep contact with nature and feels an organic pull towards a magic force that thrives on Earth. We can define it as an “active method of coping with existence”, rather than passively accepting events and resulting in an enhancement and increase of self-confidence. This practice offers various beginner spells, along with detailed descriptions of the most used and practical Wiccan rituals. Wicca is a modern religion with roots in ancient traditions that honor the regenerative energy of nature and the commitment to live in balance with the Earth. To achieve this you need to know when to harvest certain plants and how to dry them. Likewise, crystals will be effective if they are treated in the correct way. Every spell and ritual you will learn will contribute to your personal growth, helping you to change your lifestyle. The goal of this book is very simple: to help you develop your spirituality with the power of crystals and herbs through the Wicca religion with respect for nature and human life and obtain the spiritual and physical benefits by practicing it correctly. DOWNLOAD: The Modern Witchcraft Guide: 2 Books In 1: Wicca For Beginners + Witchcraft For Beginners In “Wicca For Beginners” you’ll discover: • The Origins And Beliefs of Wicca • How to harness the energy of the Earth enclosed in crystals, their properties and hidden meanings • Differences between Rituals and Spells that will help you develop your spirituality and get benefits for body and mind • How to use essential oils, plants and herbs In “Witchcraft For Beginners” you’ll find out: • The relationship with Nature in its deepest roots • White and Black magic spells • How to build Your Altar • Manipulation spells • Magic summoning: instructions on how to summon Spirits And much more… Find out everything you need to start practicing Wicca, Witchcraft and its Secrets. Grab your copy now!
A History Of Magic Witchcraft And The Occult
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Author : DK
language : en
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release Date : 2020-08-06
A History Of Magic Witchcraft And The Occult written by DK and has been published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-06 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
See the history of witchcraft, magic and superstition come to life with this spectacular supernatural book! From alchemy and modern Wicca to paganism and shamanism, this enchanting book takes you on a mystical journey that will leave you spellbound. This is the perfect introduction to magic and the occult! This reference book on witchcraft is packed with: - Informative, engaging, and accessible text and lavish illustrations - Special features on aspects of magic, such as oracle bones of ancient China, the Knights Templar, and magic at the movies, and "plants and potions", such as mandrake and belladonna examine topics in great detail - Quick-fact panels that explore magic origins, key figures, key deities, use in spells, structures of religions, and more This indispensable witchcraft book explores the common human fascination with spells, superstition, and the supernatural. It provides you with a balanced and unbiased account of everything from Japanese folklore and Indian witchcraft to the differences between black and white magic and dispelling myths such as those surrounding the voodoo doll and Ouija. Expect the unexpected with A History Of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult. It will open your eyes to other worlds. Discover forms of divination from astrology and palmistry to the Tarot and runestones. Explore the presence of witchcraft in literature from Shakespeare's Macbeth to the Harry Potter series, and the ways in which magic has interacted with religion. Whether you're a believer or a sceptic, this richly illustrated history book provides a fresh approach to the extensive and complex story of witchcraft, magic and the occult.
Witchcraft
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Author : Michael Streeter
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Witchcraft written by Michael Streeter and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Witchcraft categories.
An explanation of how Wicca, the religion of witchcraft, came into existence. A detailed discussion of witchcraft's origins begins with accounts from ancient civilizations, then progresses forward to describe present-day manifestations of the art. This history includes: Witchcraft in Judea during the reign of King Solomon ... Medea and Circe, legendary witches of ancient Greece ... The place of witchcraft among barbarian tribes in ancient northern Europe ... The seventeenth-century New England trials of the witches of Salem ... Gerald Gardner and the birth of modern Wicca as a nature religion ... Witchcraft as it is taught and practiced today. This book points out how modern witchcraft has evolved into a benevolent religion, a spiritual expression of feminism, and a practice that encourages reverence toward nature.
The Triumph Of The Moon
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Author : Ronald Hutton
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2001-02-15
The Triumph Of The Moon written by Ronald Hutton and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-02-15 with History categories.
Ronald Hutton is known for his colourful and provocative writings on original subjects. This work is no exception: for the first full-scale scholarly study of the only religion England has ever given the world; that of modern pagan witchcraft, which has now spread from English shores across four continents. Hutton examines the nature of that religion and its development, and offers a microhistory of attitudes to paganism, witchcraft, and magic in British society since 1800. Its pages reveal village cunning folk, Victorian ritual magicians, classicists and archaeologists, leaders of woodcraft and scouting movements, Freemasons, and members of rural secret societies. We also find some of the leading of figures of English literature, from the Romantic poets to W.B. Yeats, D.H. Lawrence, and Robert Graves, as well as the main personalities who have represented pagan witchcraft to the world since 1950. Densely researched, Triumph of the Moon presents an authoritative insight into a hitherto little-known aspect of modern social history.
The Witch In History
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Author : Diane Purkiss
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-05-13
The Witch In History written by Diane Purkiss and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-13 with Literary Criticism categories.
'Diane Purkiss ... insists on taking witches seriously. Her refusal to write witch-believers off as unenlightened has produced some richly intelligent meditations on their -- and our -- world.' - The Observer 'An invigorating and challenging book ... sets many hares running.' - The Times Higher Education Supplement
A History Of Witchcraft
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Author : Jeffrey B. Russell
language : en
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Release Date : 2024-04-04
A History Of Witchcraft written by Jeffrey B. Russell and has been published by Thames & Hudson this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-04-04 with Religion categories.
Witchcraft has always been a fluid and intriguing belief system that has enchanted and sometimes terrified humanity. For over forty years, A History of Witchcraft has provided the authoritative history of witchery and the occult. Beginning with magic in the ancient world, Jeffrey Russell explores the definition of witchcraft in its many diverse forms, from the worship of the Greek goddess of magic, Hecate, through the witch-crazes of the 15th and 16th centuries to the development of modern witchcraft by Aleister Crowley and Gerald Gardner in the early 20th century. Brooks Alexander analyses the development of witchcraft and neopaganism in the present day, charting the dissemination of modern witchcraft through modern media and the tensions that arise when a secretive cult becomes an open and recognized religion. This updated edition features a new chapter exploring the challenges that witchcraft has faced in the past decade, including the rise of social media platforms like Instagram and Tik Tok, the coronavirus pandemic and new neopagan groups.