The Witches' Sabbats,9780971005020

The Witches' Sabbats

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ISBN13: 9780971005020
ISBN10: 0971005028
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2005-09-01
Publisher(s): Acorn Guild Press
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Summary

This informative guide discusses the history, myths, customs, lore, and traditions associated with the eight Pagan holidays. More than merely a listing of events for each holiday, this examination explains the origins and symbolism of the Sabbats and why they are celebrated. The literary quality of the essays, coupled with the comprehensive knowledge of folklore, has made this book an essential text.

Author Biography

Mike Nichols has taught classes in Wicca for 20 years and was the first Wiccan representative on the Kansas City Interfaith Council. Nichols has been a featured speaker on National Public Radio, Blog Talk Radio, and the Eclectic Pagan podcast. He continues to write and teach extensively and guest lecture at Pagan festivals.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations
x
Foreword xi
Wren Walker
Preface: Counting the Days xvii
Acknowledgements xxvii
Part One: THE WITCHES' SABBATS
Introduction to the Sabbats
3(6)
All Hallow's Eve
9(8)
Midwinter's Eve: Yule
17(6)
Candlemas: The Light Returns
23(6)
Lady Day: The Vernal Equinox
29(6)
A Celebration of May Day
35(8)
A Midsummer's Celebration
43(8)
Lammas: The First Harvest
51(6)
Harvest Home
57(8)
Part Two: OTHER REFLECTIONS
The Death of Llew: A Seasonal Interpretation
65(6)
The Ever-Widening Circle: A New Pattern Glimpsed in the Holidays
71(8)
Marking the Sabbats: An Exercise in Dodmanship
79(12)
Rethinking the Watchtowers
91(12)
Ten Years Gone
103(8)
Two Witches: A Modern Craft Fairy Tale
111(4)
Selected Bibliography 115(8)
Index 123(9)
About the Author 132

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