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Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America Today
by Margot Adler
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- ISBN 10
- 0807032530
- ISBN 13
- 9780807032534
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Beacon Press, Boston, Massachusetts, 1992. Reprint. Paperback. Near Fine Condition. Now fully revised & expanded - the classic study of Neopaganism. Almost thirty years since its original publication, 'Drawing Down the Moon' continues to be the only detailed history of the burgeoning but still widely misunderstood Neopagan 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 America s Pagan groups. Revised & enlarged. Size: Octavo (standard book size). xv + 595. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. no Dust Jacket as published.. Red titles spine;. illustrated by b/w. drawings & photo's.. Includes appendices, notes & index. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Magic, Paranormal & Occult; Witchcraft; Paganism; Wicca; United States; New Age & Alternative. ISBN: 0807032530. ISBN/EAN: 9780807032534. Dewey Code: 291. Inventory No: 4203. . 9780807032534
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Now fully revised-the classic study of Neo-Paganism Almost 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, Margot Adler takes a fascinating and honest look at the religious experiences, beliefs, and lifestyles of modern America's Pagan groups.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America Today
- Author
- Margot Adler
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine Condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprint
- ISBN 10
- 0807032530
- ISBN 13
- 9780807032534
- Publisher
- Beacon Press
- Place of Publication
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Date Published
- 1992
- LCCN
- 8670551
- Keywords
- BZDB227 Wicca/Witchcraft/Shamanism/Shaman/Magick/Paganism/Druids/Witches/Neopagans/Norse Paganism Magic, Paranormal & Occult; Witchcraft; Paganism; Wicca; United States; New Age & Alternative. Unbranded ISBN: 0807032530 EAN: 9780807032534 Margot
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