A detailed historical and anthropological study of the traditions and practices of witchcraft around the world. An in-depth examination of magic and its relationship with religion, from prehistory to the modern and post-modern eras. Richly illustrated with fascinating archive material as well as previously unpublished images of modern paganism and witchcraft. A unique account of how human connection with a spirit world has shaped societies, and the vital role of magic within our cultures.

The Encyclopedia of Magic Witchcraft

Susan Greenwood

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History Of Early Witchcraft

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The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Witchcraft and Practical Magic: A Visual Guide to the Histo

Magic, Witchcraft and the Otherworld: An Anthropology

Anthropology's long and complex relationship to magic has been strongly influenced by western science and notions of rationality. This book takes a refreshing new look at modern magic as practised by contemporary Pagans in Britain. It focuses on what Pagans see as the essence of magic - a communication with an otherworldly reality. Examining issues of identity, gender and morality, the author argues that the otherworld forms a central defining characteristic of magical practice.Integrating an experiential ethnographic approach with an analysis of magic, this book asks penetrating questions about the nature of otherworldly knowledge and argues that our scientific frameworks need re-envisioning. It is unique in providing an insider's view of how magic is practised in contemporary western culture.

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