| Doreen Valiente | An ABC of Witchcraft - Past & Present (Robert Hale, 377pp pbk) Arranged in alphabetical order here are 125 plus subjects that will interest all pagans. Both the layman and the accomplished witch will find what they need to know. |
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| Lois Bourne | Dancing with Witches (Robert Hale, 1998, 223pp pbk) | More | 9.99 |
| Philip Heselton | Gerald Gardner and the Cauldron of Inspiration - An Investigation into the Sources of Gardenrian Witchcraft (Capall Bann, 438pp pbk) The purpose of this book is to present the results of the continuing investigation started in the authors book Wiccan Roots. It looks at the crucial 10 years from 1944 to 1954, during which time Gardner's own practise of witchcraft developed from the more shamanic practises to the distinctive shape of modern Wicca. The various influences on Gardner are examined, including: the practises of the New Forest Coven, the ideas of Margaret Murray, Aleister Crowley and the O.T.O, the establishment of the Museum on the Isle of Man, his writing of High Magic's Aid and Witchcraft Today and the influence of Edith Woodford-Grimes (Dafo). The various versions of Gardner's Book of Shadows are examined and the significance of Gardner and his legacy in the modern world. |
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| Patricia Crowther | High Priestess (Phoenix, 180pp) `Patricia has always shown through her delightful wit and knowledge a wonderful insight into the re emergence of the Craft. We owe this remarkable lady a debt of gratitude' Stewart and Janet Farrar. |
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| Patricia Crowther | Lid Off the Cauldron - A Wicca Handbook (Capall Bann, 200pp pbk) | More | 10.95 |
| Gerald Gardner | The Meaning of Witchcraft (Weiser, 272pp pbk) The Meaning of Witchcraft remains, after almost 50 years, a classic work on the subject of witchcraft. Just reprinted, it will introduce you to the ancient practices and beliefs of the Old Religion, with fascinating details of history, myth and legend. The book was an important part of the development of Wicca as it is today and is essential reading for any modern Wiccan. |
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| Philip Heselton | Wiccan Roots - Gerald Gardner & the Modern Witchcraft Revival (Capall Bann, 338pp pbk) This book reveals a remarkable picture of the revival of witchcraft in England during the 1930s and 40s. The author has pieced together the story of Gerald Gardner - He made contact with a family of hereditary witches, whom the author has been able to identify. Few witches, pagans or other students of modern religious movements will fail to be fascinated by the carefully researched revelations in this important book. |
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| Janet Farrar & Stewart Farrar | A Witches' Bible - The Complete Witches' Handbook (Phoenix, 349pp pbk) This collection includes two books in one volume -` Eight Sabbats for Witches' and `The witch's Way' and is the most comprehensive and revealing work on the principles, rituals and beliefs of modern witchcraft. |
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| Janet Farrar & Stewart Farrar | The Witches' God (Phoenix, 278pp pbk) This is the companion volume to Witch's Goddess and it re-establishes the ancient balance between God and Goddess. In part 1 the many concepts of the God are examined, including His faces through history, the Son/Lover God, the War God and much more. Part 2 takes a close look at 12 individual Gods of history with an invoking ritual for each and Part 3 is a comprehensive directory of over 1000 gods from many world cultures, past and present. |
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| Janet Farrar & Stewart Farrar | The Witches' Goddess (Phoenix, 319pp pbk) This book is of great practical value in discovering and celebrating the transforming energy of the Feminine Principle of Divinity. Included are in part one Her presence throughout history, Earth & Moon symbolism, her revelation within the psyche, Her relationship with women. In part two are ritual invocations of the Goddess in 13 guises and in part three there is an a-z listing of more than 1,000 Goddesses, including history and correspondences of each. |
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