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An ABC of witchcraft past & present

by Doreen Valiente

This volume, written by a practising witch, is intended to be not merely a guide to the many strange byways of witchcraft. The book seeks to be a serious contribution to the study of a subject long obscured by prejudice and sensationalism. The author sees witchcraft as being more than spells, charms, or even secret meetings and rituals; it is a philosophy and a way of life. It claims to be the oldest form of religion, that of nature-worship and magic. The Rebirth of Witchcraft and Witchcraft: A Tradition Renewed (with E.J. Jones).

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
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