An ABC of Witchcraft, Past and Present

by Doreen Valiente

Paperback, 1994

Status

Available

Call number

133

Tags

Wicca and Modern Witchcraft, Witchcraft, Wicca, History of Witchcraft

Genres

Collection

George

Publication

HALE, ROBERT U S^ (1994), Edition: New Ed, Paperback, 400 pages

Description

What is the relationship of the Bible to Witchcraft? What are Fairies, and Magical Alphabets? What were the links between Druidism and Witchcraft? An ABC of Witchcraft covers these subjects and many more from the well-informed and gentle viewpoint of practicing witch, Doreen Valiente.Arranged in alphabetical order for easy reference, the book discusses over 125 subjects that may concern anyone wishing to know more about this ancient pagan religion. Other topics include Atlantis, Witches' Familiars, Dancing, Fire Magic, Flying Ointments, Horses and Witchcraft, Initiations, Love Charms, Royalty and its connection with witchcraft, etc., etc., with up to several pages on each subject.Both the layman and experienced practitioner will find this book enjoyable and fascinating!Over 30,000 sold!… (more)

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LibraryThing member melannen
This is an encyclopedia-format overview of the Old Religion, but it's very readable straight through, too.

I say "old religion" because this is unambigiously written from the perspective of a practicing 20th century Wiccan. In fact, Doreen Valiente was one of the originators of the modern witchcraft
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 culture. But she writes lucidly and with a fairly balanced and historical-based perspective. A good overview of everything that has gone into re-making witchcraft.
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Subjects

Occultism
Witchcraft

Language

English

Original publication date

1973

Physical description

400 p.

ISBN

0709053509 / 9780709053507

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