Hans Holzer'sWicca: The Way of the Witches offers a firsthand look at the modern witchcraft movement during a period of rapid growth and public fascination. Holzer approached Wicca through interviews, field research, and direct participation, presenting the religion as a living spiritual tradition rather than folklore or superstition. The result is a snapshot of American Paganism at the close of the 1970s, when covens were emerging from secrecy and becoming increasingly visible.
Already famous as one of America's best-known paranormal investigators, Holzer brought decades of research into ghosts, psychic phenomena, and the occult to his study of witchcraft. Throughout the book he explores ritual practice, beliefs, initiation, symbolism, and the experiences of practicing witches while placing Wicca within the broader history of Western esotericism.
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Author: Hans Holzer
Publisher: Manor Books
Year: 1979
Edition: First Paperback
Subject: Wicca • Modern Witchcraft • Neopaganism • Occult • American Pagan Revival • Esoterica
