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Posted November 1, 2005
This book talks of the history of the different covens and beliefs with many different 'tribes' of Wicca. While not as thought, this book deals with teaching us the many diverse pagans, witches, and wiccans who are out there in the world. There is a lot of useful information and a lot of outdated info as well. Some of the covens/groups are no longer in existence so if you write to any of them please don't be upset if you never hear back from them as they may no longer be around. All in all it is a great book to learn more about Wicca and the many belief systems out there today.
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Posted August 31, 2003
Thorough and informative, Adler brings her skills as a journalist to bear on the Neopagan movement. What is excellent about this book is that it addresses all sorts of different kinds of Paganism, without pushing any one agenda. The Pagan community is 'caveat emptor' -- let the buyer beware. This book lets you know the kind of people out there, and lets you approach Paganism in an informed way.
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Posted January 25, 2001
I had originally read this book to help a friend with a religion paper. However I found this book to be incredibly intriguing and helped me to actually realize where my beliefs in spirituality really lie. I recommend this to anyone who want to know anything about Neo-Paganism and Wicca studies, it will help everything become clear and easily understandable.
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Posted February 6, 2000
I first read the 1st edition of Drawing Down the Moon in 1981. It was a home coming that supported me both spiritually and academically. I read the revised addition when it came out in 1986 and was even more delighted by the detailed and excellent research, scholarship, and investigative journalism. To me, this book is still the foremost Classic of Neo-Pagan culture, spirituality, and history. It remains one of my main reference books, and the 1# book I recommend to people who ask me about Neo-paganism.
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Overview
Now fully revised-the classic study of Neo-PaganismAlmost thirty years since its original publication, Drawing Down the Moon continues 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,...