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Tag: mythology

Golden Bough, The

The Golden Bough: The Classic Study In Magic

4 stars

Sir James G. Frazier (1890 et seq.; this reprint by Papermac, 1990)

Review:

Magical myths, folklore, customs, and practices of cultures worldwide compiled by a Scottish anthropologist. While its material is sometimes scattered or specious, it remains a valuable resource. (Actual book cover not shown.)

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Great Mother, The

The Great Mother: An Analysis of the Archetype

4 stars

Erich Neumann, trans. Ralph Manheim (Princeton/Bollingen, 1991)

Review:

Illustrated seminal classic on ancient Goddesses' lore, powers, guises, attributes, affinities, invocations, hymns, oracles, and spells.

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Encyclopedia of Goddesses and Heroines

Encyclopedia of Goddesses & Heroines

4 stars

Patricia Monaghan (New World Library, 2014)

Review:

Lore about Goddesses worldwide, including their magical correspondences and powers, feast days, myths, and much more.

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Goodly Spellbook, The

The Goodly Spellbook: Olde Spells for Modern Problems

5 stars

Lady Passion (Dixie Deerman) & *Diuvei (Steven Rasmussen) (Sterling Publishing, 2nd edition, 2014)

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Review:

Illustrated, definitive, fascinating guide to Witchcraft that explains how everyone can use common ingredients to work effective magic to help themselves, others, and the planet; written by trained, experienced Gardnerians.

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