Drawing Down the Moon (English)

Originally published in 1979, this study of the Neo-Pagan movement introduced the 20th-century resurgence of witchcraft and other non-Christian philosophies to a mainstream society, many of whose previous ideas of a "witch" involved pointy hats and perhaps a warty, crooked nose. NPR personality Margot Adler spent several years investigating the lifestyles of Wiccans, Druids, Goddess worshippers, and other non-mainstream but timeworn religious practitioners, and she creates vivid portraits of the ancient traditions still alive today. The revised edition (1997) also provides a resource guide to journals, newsletters, and festivals available to the aspiring Neo-Pagan. Any reader with an interest in or curiosity about the Pagan subculture will find a trove of entertainment and information in this vibrant book. minimize