Encyclopedia of Wicca & Witchcraft Paperback - 2000
by Grimassi, Raven
- Used
This indispensable reference work provides both a historical and cultural foundation for modern Wicca and Witchcraft, and it is the first to be written by an actual practitioner of the Craft. Features include modern Wicca expressions, sayings, and terminology. Illustrations.
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- Title Encyclopedia of Wicca & Witchcraft
- Author Grimassi, Raven
- Binding Paperback
- Edition 1st Edition
- Condition UsedVeryGood
- Pages 528
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Llewellyn Publications, St Paul
- Date 2000-09-08
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated
- Bookseller's Inventory # 531ZZZ013P4O_ns
- ISBN 9781567182576 / 1567182577
- Weight 2.35 lbs (1.07 kg)
- Dimensions 9.9 x 7.9 x 1.2 in (25.15 x 20.07 x 3.05 cm)
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Themes
- Religious Orientation: New Age
- Topical: New Age
- Library of Congress subjects Magic, Witchcraft
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 00042326
- Dewey Decimal Code 133.430
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This indispensable reference work provides both a historical and cultural foundation for modern Wicca and Witchcraft, and is the first to be written by a Craft Elder. It presents Wicca/Witchcraft as a spiritual path, connecting religious concepts and spirituality to both a historical background and modern practice.
Along with a storehouse of information on European folklore and Western Occultism as related to modern Wicca and Witchcraft, you will find entries that are relevant to any culturally based path or Tradition. Use this book to research any aspect of the Craft, including:
-- Theology -- pantheons, Wiccan Rede, Three-Fold Law
-- History -- Craft roots and influence
-- Places -- historical and sacred sites
-- Verses, rites, and invocation
-- Ritual objects and tools
-- Influential practitioners -- past and present
The Encyclopedia of Wicca & Witchcraft also contains terminology; book references; Craft web sites, organizations and magazines; magickal alphabets, runes, correspondences, symbols; and 300 illustrations. It is the first book of its kind to present Wicca and Witchcraft from the perspective of those who actually practice it.
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- American Reference Bks Annual, 01/01/2001, Page 351
- Booklist, 02/01/2001, Page 1072
- Choice, 03/01/2001, Page 1244
- Publishers Weekly, 08/28/2000, Page 78
- Rec Ref Bks for Small/Med Libr, 01/01/2001, Page 146
- Reference and Research Bk News, 11/01/2000, Page 6