Wicca. Magickal Beginnings; A study of the Possible Origins of the Rituals and Practices found in this Modern Tradition of Pagan Witchcraft and Magick
London: Avalonia, 2008. Second Edition. Softcover. Octavo. 284pp. Glossy printed wrappers, b&w illustrations, errata, index. From the publisher: "the authors explore the possible beginnings of the tradition by examining the practices in the context of magickal and spiritual thought spanning thousands of years.Through setting aside the endless debates about initiatory lineages, they look beyond the personalities of the people and instead focus on what they consider to be at the heart of the tradition – the practices. Evidence from many previously uncredited and unconsidered sources is examined. This clearly shows how all the significant component parts of Wiccan ritual and practice have roots reaching back, in some instances thousands of years, before its public emergence at the hands of Gerald Gardner in 1950’s England. They explore the sometimes surprising antecedents for key practices such as initiation, magick circles, ritual tools, the invocation of the Guardians of the Watchtowers, Drawing Down the Moon and The Great Rite. The precedents for the Book of Shadows, Wiccan Rede and Charge of the Goddess are also considered as part of this groundbreaking work." Although not marked as such, this volume is from the collection of occult scholar and author, Stephen Skinner. Covers rubbed and bumped, corners and spine creased, pages thumbed. Still an internally clean Good copy. Item #57624
ISBN: 9781905297153
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