Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-worshippers, and Other Pagans in America TodayFor nearly two decades, "Drawing Down the Moon", the only detailed history of a little-known and widely misunderstood movement, has provided the most authoritative look at the religious beliefs, experiences, and lifestyles of the neopagan culture. "A healthy corrective".--"The New York Times Book Review". of photos. |
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User Review - mykl-s - LibraryThingThis was my first look at Wicca and the contemporary Pagan experience of religion. It broadened my view of the world. Read full review
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Contents
Paganism and Prejudice | 3 |
A Religion without Converts | 14 |
The Pagan World View | 24 |
Copyright | |
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Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other ... Margot Adler Limited preview - 2006 |
Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other ... Margot Adler Limited preview - 2006 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-worshippers, and Other Pagans in America Today Compass Series |
| Author | Margot Adler |
| Edition | revised |
| Publisher | Penguin/Arkana, 1997 |
| ISBN | 014019536X, 9780140195361 |
| Length | 584 pages |
| Subjects | › Body, Mind & Spirit / Witchcraft |
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