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Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-worshippers, and Other Pagans in America Today

This book offers an in-depth examination of the various Pagan traditions practiced in America, including Wicca, Druidry, Goddess worship, and other earth-based spiritualities. Written by a journalist with extensive firsthand research, the work documents the beliefs, practices, and communities of these often misunderstood religious movements. The author travels across the country, attending gatherings, interviewing practitioners, and observing rituals to provide readers with a comprehensive view of contemporary Paganism. The book examines the historical roots of these traditions while focusing on their modern expressions and the reasons individuals are drawn to these spiritual paths. As one of the early major works documenting the Pagan revival in America, the book provides valuable insight into a religious landscape that was largely unknown to mainstream society at the time of publication. more

Author

Margot Adler
Margot Adler

Margot Adler was an American author born on April 16, 1946, and passed away on July 28, 2014. Her works covered a range of subjects, including culture, society, and religion. Adler is known for her research on mysticism and religion, with her most famous book being 'Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Ritualists, and the New Religious Movements of the 1960s and 1970s'. Her writing style is accessible and has won her a wide readership. more

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