Mar 11
Drawing Down the Moon : Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers and Other Pagans in America Today
The only detailed history of a little-known and widely misunderstood movement. Drawing Down the Moon provides a fascinating look at the religious experiences, beliefs, and lifestyles of the 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. Contrary to stereotype, what Adler discovered was neither cults, nor odd sects, but religious groups that are nonauthoritarian in spirit and share the belief that there is no one path to divinity.
This edition of Drawing Down the Moon includes a completely updated and expanded resource guide that details several hundred related journals, festivals, newsletters, and groups. (From the editor)
A very useful and extremely informative history of earth based Goddess-centered religions.
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I’ll have to check this book out. I’ve been looking for a good unbiased reference that’s less of a spell book and more of a “herstory”.
Sounds like just what I’ve been looking for. Thx!
I read Drawing Down the Moon by Margot Adler several years ago and found it not only a fascinating, insightful and inspiring read, but I also found that my questions were answered almost as they were formed while opening new vistas of experience and experimentation.
Thank you for reminding me.
you are awsome, i found your website and WOW! thats all i can say
You made some good points there. Wonderful page. Well done.