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An ABC of Witchcraft Past and Present

An ABC of Witchcraft Past and Present
By Doreen Valiente

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What is the relationship of the Bible to Witchcraft? What are Fairies, and Magical Alphabets? What were the links between Druidism and Witchcraft? An ABC of Witchcraft covers these subjects and many more from the well-informed and gentle viewpoint of practicing witch, Doreen Valiente.

Arranged in alphabetical order for easy reference, the book discusses over 125 subjects that may concern anyone wishing to know more about this ancient pagan religion. Other topics include Atlantis, Witches' Familiars, Dancing, Fire Magic, Flying Ointments, Horses and Witchcraft, Initiations, Love Charms, Royalty and its connection with witchcraft, etc., etc., with up to several pages on each subject.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #289117 in Books
  • Published on: 1988-07-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 416 pages

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About the Author

Doreen Valiente was raised in the pagan "heartland" of England and has been initiated into four different branches of The Old Religion. As High Priestess to Gerald Gardner she is considered one of the revivers of modern-day witchcraft. She is the author of four books on the subject.

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Genius: pure and simple5
Valiente was one of the first students of Gerald Gardner, who masterminded the rebirth of the Craft in this century. This book is terrific and clearly one of the best WitchCraft books, by one of the finest Witches of this century. I was shocked and saddened to hear of her death on September 6.

The First Step on a Beautiful Path5
In 1975 I was a student in Michigan when it came to me: "Witchcraft has gotten a lot of bad press". I went to the college library and there I found "An ABC of Withcraft Past and Present" by Doreen Valiente. I felt as though I had come home. Until I opened that book, I thought that no one saw the Universe as I did. What a wonderful surprise! The book is concise and complete, written for anyone who wants to know what withcraft is all about. It gives information without requiring the reader to buy into everything that is presented. I will be forever grateful for the life of Doreen Valiente. Her books have truly set me on a beautiful path.

Teaches a beginner alot!5
This book is really great for a beginning witch. It teaches you alot about subjects that other books really dont touch very much, and its detailed enough to really help you out. I really think you should get this book or check it from your library if you are very serious/curious about Witchcraft.