This is a detailed overview of the magical traditions and practices of the modern western world. The book traces the lineage and beliefs of the major magical disciplines, beginning with the magic societies such as the Rosicrucians and the Freemasons, their link with Christianity, and the splinter groups they evolved into. It also examines the different strands of contemporary witchcraft that are practised. The mysteries of druidry, Wicca, chaos magic, satanism and modern feminist goddess worship are illustrated with images of modern paganism and witchcraft.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Anness Publishing
GTIN
9781842157961
ISBN-10
1842157965
ISBN-13
9781842157961
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95655941
Product Key Features
Subjects
Religion & Beliefs
City
London
Region
World
Publication Year
2003
Dimensions
Weight
522g
Depth
8 mm
Height
300mm
Width
230mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
London
Spine
8mm
Content Note
150 Colour Photographs
Author
Susan Greenwood
Original/Reproduction
Original
Author Biography
Dr Susan Greenwood is an anthropologist with a long-term interest in the study of magic and religion. She gained her doctorate from Goldsmiths College, University of London for her research on contemporary magicians, and has lectured and written widely on magic, witchcraft and shamanism. She is also engaged in ongoing research among contemporary magicians and pagans.
