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This book has been on my to-read for something like 20 years. I didn’t expect the revised edition to have such thoughtful continuation and updates of these groups into the 21st century, but I’m so glad it did!

being_b's review against another edition

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4.0

The sections on beliefs, and on Witchcraft and Wicca, are a bit better than the ones on other Neo-Pagan beliefs-- the latter tend to devolve into lists of names and places with brief topical summaries. Still very impressive, comprehensive, and fascinating.

lsparrow's review against another edition

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3.0

a great reference on the development of pegans and various traditions in north america. A wide list of recources. Of course given the nature of pagans it is not exhaustive but a good reference

zeldiecakes's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.25

jadeinretrogrde's review against another edition

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Interesting, just felt I was kind of slogging through it. Maybe I'd revisit

sejpot's review against another edition

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informative reflective slow-paced

4.0

witchylevy's review against another edition

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4.0

This is a good book for history. Not really my style of book. I feel almost sacrilegious saying that but I'm being honest. It was hard for me to get into it very far and I did t get more than a couple chapters in before I admitted defeat. I am more into the books that teach a philosophy. But something like this I will go back to over and over, especially as I homeschool. Its just not something I would read for pleasure.

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