Margot Adler

Explores the current Neopagan movement in the United States through discussions with various groups whose rituals are inspired by ancient dieties, visions from science fiction, or witchcraft

Witches, Druids, Goddess-worshippers, and Other Pagans in America Today

Drawing Down the Moon

The essential text and classic study of Neo-Paganism Since its original publication, Drawing Down the Moon continues to be the only detailed history of the burgeoning but still widely misunderstood Neo- Pagan subculture. Margot Adler attended ritual gatherings and interviewed a diverse, colorful gallery of people across the United States, people who find inspiration in ancient deities, nature, myth, even science fiction. In this edition, featuring an updated resource guide of newsletters, journals, books, groups, and festivals, Margot Adler takes a fascinating and honest look at the religious experiences, beliefs, and lifestyles of modern America's Pagan groups.

Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America

Melanie Richards

Somehow, this book is very very dry. It seems like it might be interesting as an insider to one of these traditions, but as someone who is curious about beliefs and customs, you’re not going to get much out of it…just lots of namedropping. There’s some weirdly problematic behaviors as well, some of which the author seems to call out, others which she seems to kind of tacitly endorse.

Drawing Down the Moon Witches, Druids, Goddess-worshippers, and Other Pagans in America Today

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