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Everything You Wanted to Know About Witchcraft
(But Were Afraid to Ask)
Occult references ripple frequently through mainstream culture, Wiccan and witchcraft movements appear trendier than ever, and chances are that you're unknowingly acquainted with at least one witch. Drawing on her expertise as a magical practitioner and religious studies scholar, Thorn Mooney pulls back the curtain, introducing . . .
Everything You Wanted to Know About Witchcraft
(But Were Afraid to Ask)
Occult references ripple frequently through mainstream culture, Wiccan and witchcraft movements appear trendier than ever, and chances are that you're unknowingly acquainted with at least one witch. Drawing on her expertise as a magical practitioner and religious studies scholar, Thorn Mooney pulls back the curtain, introducing you to this complex world and helping you understand why it holds such intense appeal for so many.
Thorn answers all your questions and dispels common misconceptions while delving into what it means to be a witch, including beliefs and practices. Discover what magic really is and what casting it entails. Gain insights into Wicca's distinctions from witchcraft and how these communities are structured. With this fascinating yet concise guide, you can better understand the witches in your life and the reasons why magical thinking thrives.
"This is the most thoughtful, intelligent, and sophisticated survey of contemporary witchcraft on both sides of the Atlantic available at present and also wonderfully concise. Newcomers will be perfectly served, and practitioners understand themselves and their fellows better."
—Ronald Hutton, historian and author of The Witch and The Triumph of the Moon
| ISBN-13: | 9780738777375 |
| Imprint: | Llewellyn |
| Pub Date: | October 2024 |
| Product Type: | Trade Paperback |
| Page Count: | 224 pages |
| Size: | 5.25 x 8.00 x 0.56 IN |
| Weight: | 0.50 lbs |
| Case Quantity: | 52 |
