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Focusing on modern magic as practiced by contemporary Pagans in Britain, the book explores the essence of magic as a communication with an otherworldly reality. It delves into themes of identity, gender, and morality, presenting a fresh perspective that challenges traditional anthropological views influenced by western science. The author posits that the concept of the otherworld is a fundamental aspect of magical practice, offering insight into how these beliefs shape the experiences and identities of practitioners.
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Magic, Witchcraft and the Otherworld, Susan Greenwood
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- Released
- 2000
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- Title
- Magic, Witchcraft and the Otherworld
- Subtitle
- An Anthropology
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Susan Greenwood
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Academic
- Released
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 248
- ISBN13
- 9781859734506
- Category
- Social sciences, Ethnography
- Description
- Focusing on modern magic as practiced by contemporary Pagans in Britain, the book explores the essence of magic as a communication with an otherworldly reality. It delves into themes of identity, gender, and morality, presenting a fresh perspective that challenges traditional anthropological views influenced by western science. The author posits that the concept of the otherworld is a fundamental aspect of magical practice, offering insight into how these beliefs shape the experiences and identities of practitioners.