Drawing Down the Moon
Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America
By Margot Adler | Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
About the book
The essential text and classic study of Neo-Paganism
Since its original publication, Drawing Down the Moon continues to be the only detailed history of the burgeoning but still widely misunderstood 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.
In this edition, featuring an updated resource guide of newsletters, journals, books, groups, and festivals, Margot Adler takes a fascinating and honest look at the religious experiences, beliefs, and lifestyles of modern America's Pagan groups.
Editions of Drawing Down the Moon
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780670283422
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780143038191
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140195361
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101549766
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The essential text and classic study of Neo-Paganism
Since its original publication, Drawing Down the Moon continues to be the only detailed history of the burgeoning but still widely misunderstood 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.
In this edition, featuring an updated resource guide of newsletters, journals, books, groups, and festivals, Margot Adler takes a fascinating and honest look at the religious experiences, beliefs, and lifestyles of modern America's Pagan groups.
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What is Drawing Down the Moon about?
The essential text and classic study of Neo-Paganism
Since its original publication, Drawing Down the Moon continues to be the only detailed history of the burgeoning but still widely misunderstood 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.
In this edition, featuring an updated resource guide of newsletters, journals, books, groups, and festivals, Margot Adler takes a fascinating and honest look at the religious experiences, beliefs, and lifestyles of modern America's Pagan groups.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Drawing Down the Moon?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Ancient religions and Mythologies
Where can I read a sample of Drawing Down the Moon?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780670283422
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Drawing Down the Moon?
Margot Adler
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Drawing Down the Moon is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780670283422) and paperback(ISBN 9780143038191) and paperback(ISBN 9780140195361) and ebook(ISBN 9781101549766)
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