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Witching Culture: Folklore And Neopaganism In America (Contemporary Ethnography)
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Taking The Reader Into The Heart Of One Of The Fastestgrowing Religious Movements In North America, Sabina Magliocco Reveals How The Disciplines Of Anthropology And Folklore Were Fundamental To The Early Development Of Neopaganism And The Revival Of Witchcraft. Magliocco Examines The Roots That This Religious Movement Has In A Western Spiritual Tradition Of Mysticism Disavowed By The Enlightenment. She Explores, Too, How Modern Pagans And Witches Are Imaginatively Reclaiming Discarded Practices And Beliefs To Create Religions More In Keeping With Their Personal Experience Of The World As Sacred And Filled With Meaning. Neopagan Religions Focus On Experience, Rather Than Belief, And Many Contemporary Practitioners Have Had Mystical Experiences. They Seek A Context That Normalizes Them And Creates In Them New Spiritual Dimensions That Involve Change In Ordinary Consciousness.Magliocco Analyzes Magical Practices And Rituals Of Neopaganism As Art Forms That Reanimate The Cosmos And Stimulate The Imagination Of Its Practitioners. She Discusses Rituals That Are Put Together Using Materials From A Variety Of Cultural And Historical Sources, And Examines The Cultural Politics Surrounding The Movementhow The Neopagan Movement Creates Identity By Contrasting Itself Against The Dominant Culture And How It Can Be Understood In The Context Of Early Twentyfirstcentury Identity Politics.Witching Culture Is The First Ethnography Of This Religious Movement To Focus Specifically On The Role Of Anthropology And Folklore In Its Formation, On Experiences That Are Central To Its Practice, And On What It Reveals About Identity And Belief In Twentyfirstcentury North America.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Witching Culture: Folklore and Neo-Paganism in America' about? A: 'Witching Culture' explores the growth of Neo-Paganism in North America, focusing on the interplay between anthropology, folklore, and the revival of witchcraft. It examines how modern practitioners reclaim spiritual traditions and create personal, meaningful religious experiences.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Witching Culture'? A: The book is authored by Sabina Magliocco, an expert in anthropology and folklore.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the cultural roots of Neo-Paganism, the significance of rituals and magical practices, and how this movement contrasts with dominant cultural narratives.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Witching Culture' has a total of 280 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: When was 'Witching Culture' published? A: 'Witching Culture' was published on May 10, 2004.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there any specific audience for this book? A: 'Witching Culture' is suitable for readers interested in anthropology, folklore, religious studies, and contemporary spirituality.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the rituals, beliefs, and practices of Neo-Paganism, as well as an understanding of its cultural and political implications.
- Q: Are there any illustrations or images in the book? A: The book primarily focuses on text and analysis; illustrations or images are not a highlighted feature.