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Name: Drawing down the Moon
Rating: 3.5 (2 reviews)
Author: Margot Adler

Since its original 1979 publication, Drawing Down the Moon has remained the foremost detailed study of Neo‑Pagan communities in the United States. Anthropologist Margot Adler recorded firsthand accounts from a wide spectrum of practitioners, exploring their inspirations in ancient deities, nature, myth, and even science fiction. Her research demystifies the movement, showing it as a non‑authoritarian, pluralistic spiritual tradition rather than a collection of cults. The fully revised edition expands the original work with an updated resource guide of newsletters, journals, books, groups, and festivals, continuing to serve as an essential reference for scholars and practitioners alike.

First publish date: 1979

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: Margot Adler

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