A review by ericderoulet
Magic Witchcraft and Religion: A Reader in the Anthropology Magic Witchcraft and Religion: A Reader in the Anthropology of Religion of Religion by Pamela A. Moro, James E. Myers

5.0

Magic, Witchraft, and Religion is an eye-opening dive into the motivators and possible origins of magical and religious practices from a worldwide perspective. Though I read this many years ago for a summer community college course, I recall the authors taking a clear-eyed yet respectful approach to analyzing these cultural practices. This is a splendid resource for those who want to understand or write about magical practices (and religious traditions) and the thought process behind those who believe in them.