The Spiral Dance: A Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Great Goddess - Softcover

Starhawk

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0062508156 ISBN 13: 9780062508157

Publisher: Harper San Francisco, 1989

Synopsis

Explores the practices and philosophies of witchcraft and Goddess religion

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Review:

The original book that brought Goddess worship to the public eye has marked its 10th anniversary, yet it still remains an integral part of the Wiccan canon. The Spiral Dance leans heavily toward the feminist aspects of Wicca, but Starhawk's comments on the new edition make it clear that she is aware of the growing male presence in witchcraft. However, this edition is not some watered down, politically correct revision of the original. Very little is changed aside from the addition of Starhawk's observations on how the book has weathered its first decade, and what few changes she would make if she were writing it today. Readers interested in learning more about contemporary witchcraft, whether considering Wicca as a way of life or simply desiring to understand this earth-based religion, will find a wealth of information in The Spiral Dance, and will notice that it becomes one of the most frequently consulted books in their Wicca libraries. --Brian Patterson

From the Back Cover:

The Spiral Dance is a brilliant overview of the growth, suppression, and modern-day reemergence of Witchcraft as a Goddess-worshipping religion. In this 10th anniversary edition, Starhawk discusses the changes in the world, and in the practice of ritual and Goddess religion, within the last ten years and how they have influenced and enhanced her original ideas. This is a book of tools--some of which have undergone change, others which continue to be developed--for, according to Starhawk, "a living tradition is static or fixed, it changes and responds to changing needs and changing times."

About this edition

• Publisher: Harper San Francisco
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0062508156
• ISBN 13: 9780062508157
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 326