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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
- Jazyk
- Rok vydání
- 2000
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- Titul
- Magic, Witchcraft and the Otherworld
- Podtitul
- An Anthropology
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Susan Greenwood
- Vydavatel
- Bloomsbury Academic
- Rok vydání
- 2000
- Vazba
- měkká
- Počet stran
- 248
- ISBN13
- 9781859734506
- Kategorie
- Společenské vědy, Etnografie
- Anotace
- 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.