Drawing down the Moon Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America

Name: Drawing down the Moon Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America
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ISBN: 9780143038191

ISBN-10: 0143038192

ISBN-13: 9780143038191

Edition: 2006 (Revised)

Authors: Margot Adler

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Now fully revisedthe classic study of Neo-Paganism Almost thirty years since its original publication, Drawing Down the Mooncontinues to be the only detailed history of the burgeoning but still widely misunderstood Neo-Pagan subculture. Margot Adler attended ritual gatherings and interviewed a diverse, colorful gallery of people across the United States, people who find inspiration in ancient deities, nature, myth, even science fiction. In this new edition featuring an updated resource guide of newsletters, journals, books, groups, and festivals, Margot Adler takes a fascinating and honest look at the religious experiences, beliefs, and lifestyles of modern Americas Pagan groups.

Book details

List price: $25.00
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date: 10/3/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 672
Size: 5.39" wide x 8.03" long x 1.46" tall
Weight: 1.188

Margot Adler has been involved with Earth-based spirituality, Wicca, and Paganism since 1972. She is the author of "Drawing Down the Moon", the classic study of Paganism and Goddess Spirituality, as well as "Heretic's Heart: A Journey Through Spirit and Revolution". In her mundane life, she is a 35-year veteran correspondent for NPR whose pieces regularly air on "All Things Considered, Morning Edition", and "Weekend Edition". She lives in New York City. Visit her at "www.margotadler.com".




Paganism and prejudice



A religion without converts



The pagan world view



The Wiccan revival



The craft today



Interview with a modern witch



Magic and ritual



Women, feminism, and the craft



Religions for the past - the Pagan reconstructionists



A religion from the future - the church of all worlds



Religions of paradox and play



Radical faeries and the growth of men's spirituality



Living on the Earth



Scholars, writers, journalists, and the occult



Rituals