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The articles that we publish from guest authors do not always represent the points of view of the editor or individual members of staff. We do think that these articles are interesting to read.

Review: Lights, Camera, Witchcraft: A Critical History of Witches in American Film and Television

Geplaatst op 30 januari, 2022 door Guest author

‘A Critical History of Witches in American Film and Television’. The images of witches in these media in the 1990’s, had their influence on Witches grown up in that decade. Lees verder →

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Margaret Murray Reappraised

Geplaatst op 31 oktober, 2021 door Guest author

A hundred years after the publication of The Witch Cult in Western Europe, A Study in Anthropology increasing amounts of scholars are taking notice of Murray, and reappraising her. Lees verder →

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Sacred signs on the body: the art of tattooing among the Slavs

Geplaatst op 31 oktober, 2021 door Guest author

Since ancient times, tattooing has had a sacred meaning. Priests were covered with drawings before a ceremony, hunters, going out to hunt, or war, before participating in a battle. Did the Slavs have tattoos? Let’s turn to circumstantial evidence. Lees verder →

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Spring festivities: A look at the Easter Egg decorations (Bulgaria)

Geplaatst op 31 januari, 2021 door Guest author

In the Bulgarian folklore, spring traditions have an important role. Decorated, coloured eggs date back to pre-Christian times. Lees verder →

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In memoriam Fred Lamond

Geplaatst op 29 juli, 2020 door Guest author

Lady Purple honours Fred Lamond with a photo and words. Lees verder →

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The Age of Networking and ‘Wiccan Rede’ magazine

Geplaatst op 29 juli, 2020 door Guest author

When Wiccan Rede magazine celebrated it’s 20 year jubilee, Frederic Lamond mused on the history of Wicca, what openness means to the religion, and whether in the Internet age there still is a place for magazines. Lees verder →

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Reviews: ‘Magic and Witchery in the Modern West’ and ‘The Triumph of the Moon’ (revised edition)

Geplaatst op 2 februari, 2020 door Guest author

Clive Harper compares both books that have recently been released to mark the twentieth anniversary of the first publication of Ronald Hutton’s ‘The Triumph of the Moon’.
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As If By Magick: The Dolmen

Geplaatst op 1 mei, 2019 door Guest author

Over the years the band has introduced and combined many types of traditional and modern styles to produce their singular music. Lees verder →

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“Use the Magick, Make a Change” – Magickal Philosophy Taloch Jameson

Geplaatst op 27 oktober, 2018 door Guest author

Taloch is not only a singer, songwriter, and the beating heart The Dolmen, but he is also a serious esoteric scientist, occult seeker, a cunning man, and Witch. The antler-crowned celebrant at Stonehenge seasonal observances is coming to The Netherlands again. Lees verder →

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Review: The Witch by Ronald Hutton

Geplaatst op 29 juli, 2018 door Guest author

This review looks at Hutton’s ‘The Witch: A history of fear from ancient times to the present’ and in parallel at Gardner’s original work that introduced Wicca to the wider world: ‘Witchcraft Today’. Lees verder →

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