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9781852853976

Witches, Druids and King Arthur

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    9781852853976

  • ISBN10:

    1852853972

  • Format: Trade Book
  • Copyright: 2003-12-19
  • Publisher: Hambledon & London
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Summary

In this book, Ronald Hutton showcases his wealth of unusual knowl-edge on paganism, myth, and ritual. Hutton is known for having a deep and sympathetic understanding of past and present beliefs that are often dismissed, and a gift for lucidity and wit. Witches, Druids and King Arthur has a unique and accessible flavor; it elegantly and entertainingly covers a wide range of beliefs, myths, and practices and their place in history.

Author Biography

Ronald Hutton is Professor of History, University of Bristol. He is the author of Shamans: Siberian Spirituality and the Western Imagination.

Table of Contents

Illustrations
vii
Introduction ix
Acknowledgements xvii
How Myths are Made
1(38)
Arthur and the Academics
39(20)
Glastonbury: Alternative Histories
59(28)
The New Old Paganism
87(50)
Paganism in the Missing Centuries
137(56)
A Modest Look at Ritual Nudity
193(22)
The Inklings and the Gods
215(24)
The New Druidry
239(20)
Living with Witchcraft
259(36)
Notes 295(56)
Index 351

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