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dreamsmadeflesh (ex_dreamsmad751) wrote in wicca,
@ 2004-07-15 11:10:00

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Is anybody out there? :)
Hmmm... not much activity around here...

What are your 3 favorite books on Paganism/Wicca?

Mine are:

1) The Spiral Dance; by Starhawk. It's such a great Pagan 101 type of book, without being too simplistic.

2) Animal Speak; by Ted Andrews. (I think) I like all the information on totem animals and what we can learn from them. I refer to it fairly often.

3) Circle Round; because it is the best book i have found so far about the Sabbats and is the only decent book I've heard of about raising children in a Pagan tradition.

Alternatively, what are your 3 LEAST favorite books on Paganism/Wicca and why?

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Books

angeldustrial
2004-07-18 01:51 am UTC (link)

I have to say that I haven't read up on many books. I've done quite a bit of researching though, and that is probably why I haven't purchased a book on the subject yet. I'll make it a point to check out your selection though.

I will suggest a few books that probably should never be read, unless it's for the sole purpose of entertainment. There's not much historical value in them...

1.) Anything by Silver Ravenwolf.. and my ideas on her were confirmed with reading this article: http://wicca.timerift.net/ravenwolf.html .
It seems she is more interested in bashing the Christian faith than actually teaching the Craft and tolerance for other religions.

2.) Margaret A. Murray. She blatantly made most of her 'facts' up, and they were disproven years ago.

3.) Anything you do not feel comfortable reading. (I.E. books that offer spells for finding a parking space, or a hex for someone who cuts you off. *general misuse AND abuse of The Craft) If something doesn't sound right, don't take it for fact. Always question and research so that you know as close to the truth as possible.

Most books are out there for ideas, and help along your path. Some writers exploit for profit or attention, while others are simply trying to help you gain knowledge. It's your job to figure out what to believe and what to take with a grain of salt.

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	Re: Books ex_dreamsmad751 2004-07-19 10:18 am UTC (link)
	I love that article! It is so true. I can't stand SRW. (Reply to this) (Parent)