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skelleycat's review
4.0
I found this book to be very well researched and extremely thorough! Everything you ever wanted to know about Horned Gods (or horned gods), their relationship to witches in particular, and their appearances through human history can be found in this book. I especially enjoyed the historical chapters, particularly about Pan and Cernunnos, but I also enjoyed learning about how Krampus and Baphomet (two of my personal favorites) are tangentially related to the Horned God lore. I really appreciated Mankey's inclusion of personal anecdotes throughout this book, because it really drove home his depth of familiarity and personal connection with these gods. Learning about the ways Pan, Cernunnos, and other horned gods have manifested in his life was really fascinating and heartening. Mankey also includes a wealth of rituals throughout the chapters, to help you get a deeper understanding, appreciation, and connection with a particular Horned God. A rich, well-written book. Definitely recommended for anyone interested in Horned Gods. I rated it four stars mostly due to my own personal preference -- despite the interesting content, it felt a bit lengthy to me, and I had a hard time finishing it. I think it just comes down to me enjoying some parts more than others, because of my own personal topics on interest.
acarroll10's review
5.0
Horned God of the Witches is an excellent example of what it means to synchronize information from many sources to create a unifying piece. Jason expertly weaves fragmented information with historical fact and a dash of educated opinion. Additionally, this book also serves as a creative piece of work with interspersed rituals and spells, poetry, artwork, illustrations, and genuinely good humor.
Read my full review here: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/thegardnerianlibrarian/2021/06/book-review-the-horned-god-of-the-witches/
Read my full review here: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/thegardnerianlibrarian/2021/06/book-review-the-horned-god-of-the-witches/
annarella's review
5.0
I follow Jason Mankey's blog and I think that what he writes is always well researched and thought provoking.
This book is no exception and i think it's the most complete and well researched book on this topic.
I learned a lot, reflected on what I read.
An excellent book if you want to meditate on this aspect of the divine.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
This book is no exception and i think it's the most complete and well researched book on this topic.
I learned a lot, reflected on what I read.
An excellent book if you want to meditate on this aspect of the divine.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
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