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Gerald Gardner and the Creation of Wicca

By John Callow

Gerald Gardner and the Creation of Wicca Religion & Esotericism

Gerald Gardner and the Creation of Wicca

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Gerald Gardner (1884-1964) provided the central inspiration for Wicca, as a modern, revived, form of Pagan witchcraft. As such, his cultural and religious significance has grown exponentially over the 60 years since his death. 'A Rough Magic' re-evaluates the sources of Gardner's inspiration, redefines his early life within the context of colonial Malaya and the opium trade, and emphasises his vision and ability in fashioning an entirely new synthesis of magical beliefs drawn from both Eastern and Western traditions. In so doing, he stripped away the demonic elements of witchcraft and emphasised Wicca as a creative, mutable and undogmatic nature religion, serving as both fertility cult and a unique source of personal empowerment, that was capable of transforming the world.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
82
Release Date:
2025-10-30
Publication Date:
2025-10-06
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1108958389
ISBN13:
9781108958387
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
134 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
5 cm
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