Pagans: The Visual Culture of Pagan Myths, Legends and Rituals (Religious and Spiritual Imagery, 1)

by Ethan Doyle White

Hardcover, 2023

Status

Available

Call number

299.9

Collection

Publication

Thames & Hudson (2023), 256 pages

Description

"Focusing on a curated selection of pagan art and artifacts, this book explains the iconography and mystic power of pagan ritual objects from around the world. Ethan Doyle White identifies three critical elements of paganism from classical antiquity to today: polytheism, affiliation with nature, and witchcraft and divination. Fundamental symbols are identified and examined closely, and central myths and allegories are clarified to provide new insights into the philosophies and beliefs of pagans" --

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LibraryThing member phoenixcomet
The art work in this book is outstanding. The discussion centers on modern Paganism v. traditional paganism. The text attempts to correct misconceptions and erroneous information that has become part of people's belief systems, and does not delve into the relationship between pre-Christian
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religions and the Catholic church. If you love art, this book is worth looking at. If you are interested in modern Paganism, it's worth a read.
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Language

Original language

English

Physical description

256 p.; 9.7 inches

ISBN

0500025746 / 9780500025741

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