Miracles of Our Own Making
A History of Paganism
Published on 13. April 2020
352 pages
978-1-78914-260-0 (ISBN)
Description
Miracles of Our Own Making is a historical overview of magic in the British Isles, from the ancient peoples of Britain to the rich and cosmopolitan landscape of contemporary paganism. We explore the beliefs of the Druids, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, the alchemy of the Elizabethan Court and the witch trials. We encounter grimoires, ceremonial magic and the Romantic revival of arcane deities. The influential and well known - the Golden Dawn, Wicca and figures such as Aleister Crowley - are considered alongside the everyday 'cunning folk' who formed the magical fabric of previous centuries.
Ranging widely across literature, art, science and beyond, Liz Williams debunks many of the prevailing myths surrounding magical practice, past and present, while offering a rigorously researched and highly accessible account of what it means to be a pagan today.
Ranging widely across literature, art, science and beyond, Liz Williams debunks many of the prevailing myths surrounding magical practice, past and present, while offering a rigorously researched and highly accessible account of what it means to be a pagan today.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
File size
2,70 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-78914-260-0 (9781789142600)
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09/2021
Reaktion Books
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03/2020
Reaktion Books
€39.75
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Person
Liz Williams holds a PhD in the History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Cambridge and is a widely published writer and journalist. She lives in Glastonbury, where she co-owns a witchcraft shop, and where she also lectures in creative writing.
Content
- Cover
- Title Page
- Imprint Page
- Contents
- Introduction
- One: Ancient Origins
- Two: Saxons and Vikings
- Three: Magic of the Middle Ages and the Witches Who Weren't
- Four: High Magic and the Seventeenth Century
- Five: The Georgians
- Six: The Victorians
- Seven: Modern Magic
- Conclusion
- Appendix I: A Short Guide to Magical Tools and Ritual
- Appendix II: Addressing Some Issues within Paganism
- References
- Select Bibliography
- Acknowledgements
- Index
