Description
In Stations of the Sun and The Triumph of the Moon Ronald Hutton established himself as a leading authority on the historian of Paganism. His wealth of unusual knowledge, complemented by a deep and sympathetic understanding of past and present beliefs that are often dismissed as strange or marginal, and an ability to write lucidly and wittily, gives his work a unique flavour.
The essays which make up Witches, Druids and King Arthur cover elegantly and entertainingly a wide range of beliefs, myths and practices.
Table of Contents
Illustrations Introduction Acknowledgements 1 How Myths are Made 2 Arthur and the Academics 3 Glastonbury: Alternative Histories 4 The New Old Paganism 5 Paganism in the Missing Countries 6 A Modest Look at Ritual Nudity 7 The Inklings and the Gods 8 The New Druidry 9 Living with Witchcraft Notes Index
Author(s)
Ronald Hutton, Ronald Hutton is Professor of History at the University of Bristol. As well as several major works on the British Civil War and seventeenth century history he is also the author of the Stations of the Sun, The Triumph of the Moon (Oxford University Press), Shamans and Witches, Druids and King Arthur (Hambledon/Continuum).
Reviews
‘essential reading for anyone interested in the history, recent or older, of paganism.’ ~ David Cohen
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