The Triumph of the Moon: A History of Modern Pagan Witchcraft
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Author Description
Ronald Hutton Is Known For His Colourful And Provocative Writings On Original Subjects. This Work Is No Exception: For The First Full-scale Scholarly Study Of The Only Religion England Has Ever Given The World; That Of Modern Pagan Witchcraft, Which Has Now Spread From English Shores Across Four Continents. Hutton Examines The Nature Of That Religion And Its Development, And Offers A Microhistory Of Attitudes To Paganism, Witchcraft, And Magic In British Society Since 1800. Itspages Reveal Village Cunning Folk, Victorian Ritual Magicians, Classicists And Archaeologists, Leaders Of Woodcraft An Cover Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; Macrocosm; 1. Finding A Language; 2. Finding A Goddess; 3. Finding A God; 4. Finding A Structure; 5. Finding A High Magic; 6. Finding A Low Magic; 7. Finding A Folklore; 8. Finding A Witchcraft; 9. Matrix; 10. God (and Goddess) Parents; Microcosm; 11. Gerald Gardner; 12. Gerald's People; 13. The Wider Context: Hostility; 14. The Wider Context: Reinforcement; 15. Old Craft, New Craft; 16. The Man In Black; 17. Royalty From The North; 18. Uncle Sam And The Goddess; 19. Coming Of Age; 20. Grandchildren Of The Shadows; Notes; Index Ronald Hutton. Description Based Upon Print Version Of Record. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 417-470) And Index.
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THE THESIS
This work investigates the origins, development, and cultural impact of modern Pagan witchcraft as a distinct religious movement emerging from British society. Ronald Hutton, a professor of history, utilizes extensive archival research, biographical analysis, and sociological observation to trace how diverse threads of Victorian occultism, folklore, and ritual magic coalesced into the contemporary Pagan movement. The text argues that modern witchcraft is a unique synthesis of historical influences rather than a direct survival of ancient traditions.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A detailed historical analysis of British occultism from 1800 to the late 20th century.
- Examination of key figures such as Gerald Gardner and their roles in shaping the movement.
- Analysis of the intersection between folklore, academic classicism, and ritual magic.
- Extensive bibliographical references and primary source documentation.
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on the British development of the religion and its subsequent expansion, rather than providing a global ethnographic survey of all contemporary Pagan practices.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and practitioners alike recognize this text as the foundational academic study of modern Pagan witchcraft due to its rigorous methodology and objective tone. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which provides a comprehensive and critical look at a subject often obscured by myth and internal narrative.
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Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0191542792
ISBN-13:
9780191542794
History
Religion
Occult Studies
Paganism
Neopaganism
Sociology
Witchcraft
British History
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