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Available
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Publication
North Atlantic Books (2021), 312 pages
Description
"A guide to invocations, rituals, and histories at the intersection of magic and feminism, as informed by history's witches--and the sociopolitical culture that gave rise to them"--
User reviews
LibraryThing member Cherylk
I do believe in witches and magic or wicca. However, I do not practice it. Yet, because I do find this subject matter fascinating, I was intrigued by this book.
I like the concept of this book and the fact that each chapter focuses on the eight sabbats of Wheel of the Year. Each chapter also speaks
Yet, I will admit that the formatting and style of this book is what made it hard for me to truly appreciate all of the research the authors did with this book. That is because it felt and read more like an encyclopedia. Yet, this book did spark my intrigue and plan to check out these author's podcast.
I like the concept of this book and the fact that each chapter focuses on the eight sabbats of Wheel of the Year. Each chapter also speaks
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to the history of a different woman like Monica Sjoo, HP Blavatsky, Maria Sabina, and Enheduanna. While, some of this was over my head as I am not well versed in what was being presented in this book; I did still find bits of it interesting. Yet, I will admit that the formatting and style of this book is what made it hard for me to truly appreciate all of the research the authors did with this book. That is because it felt and read more like an encyclopedia. Yet, this book did spark my intrigue and plan to check out these author's podcast.
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Language
Original language
English
Physical description
312 p.; 8.98 inches
ISBN
1623175720 / 9781623175726
Local notes
It's Gardnerian history is a bit off. - DHF
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