Witchcraft and paganism in Australia / Lynne Hume.
Witchcraft and paganism in Australia / Lynne Hume.
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Carlton South, Vic. : Melbourne University Press, 1997.
Date
1997.
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291.330994/1
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Language
English
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Physical content
xiii, 272 p. ; 22 cm.
Contents
1. Doing is Knowing: Introduction and Approach -- 2. Backtracking: Background to Modern Paganism -- 3. Pagan Pathways: Worldviews and Pagan Sub-groups -- 4. Finding the Way: Organization and Structure -- 5. Rites of Passage: Ritual -- 6. Preparing the Way: Magic -- 7. Entering Other Realms: The Expe...
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Publisher
Carlton South, Vic. : Melbourne University Press, 1997.
Place of Publication
Victoria
Date Published
1997.
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Summary
What is witchcraft? What is paganism? And why are these ancient practices still with us? Alternative spiritual beliefs are attracting increasing numbers of followers in Australia and around the world. Focusing on Wicca, or witchcraft, Lynne Hume explores some of the mystery surrounding the diverse range of pagan practices and beliefs, and dispels s...
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Witchcraft and paganism in Australia / Lynne Hume.
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Includes index.
Bibliography: p. 259-272.
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291.330994/1
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74VMQ2NeqyJd
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VMQ2NeqyJd
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052284782X (pbk.)
052284782X
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299
291.330994
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991000331909702626
