Never Again the Burning Times: Paganism Revived / Loretta Orion. Prospect Heights, IL: Waveland Press, Inc., 1995
Description
This fascinating ethnography explores contemporary witchcraft from the unusual perspective of self-identified witches and magicians. Readers have the opportunity to learn what kinds of individuals engage in radical thought movements such as this and view the ideas of witchcraft and magic from the vantage point of those who profess to be witches and practice magic. A description of the demographic characteristics of the group combined with an analysis of their complex belief system provides insight into the unusual behaviors shared by participants in this subculture within American society.
Dates
- Publication: 1995
Creator
- Orion, Loretta (Author, Person)
Extent
1 Books (v, 322 pages) : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Contents
Introduction (p.1-11)
Gerald Gardner (1884-1964) and the Wiccan revival (p.13-28)
Wicca, a way of working (p.29-40)
What is a witch? (p.41-52)
What kinds of individuals become witches and Neopagans (p.53-77)
The Western Spiritual Tradition (p.79-103)
Contemporary western magic (p.105-125)
The transforming influence of American gatherings (p.127-140)
Growth of American Neopaganism from the roots of British Wicca (p.141-155)
The witch is the opposite of the physician (p.157-178)
The craft of healing (p.179-205)
Suffering as opportunity to "shape-shift" (p.207-224)
Never again the burning times: cultural radicalism (p.225-241)
Coming of age (p.243-264)
Growing up or just getting big? (p.265-272)
Appendix. Questionnaire on Utlization of Health Care by Magickal Folk (p.[273]-[277])
Endnotes (p.279-291)
Bibliography (p.293-302)
Index (p.303-322)
Repository Details
Part of the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Valdosta State University Archives, Odum Library
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta GA 30601 United States
7063728116
229-259-5055 (Fax)
archives@valdosta.edu