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Ancient Ways: Reclaiming Pagan Traditions | 
 enlarge | Author: Pauline Campanelli
Creator: Dan Campanelli
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
New (7) Used (18) from $8.94
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Pages: 256
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 7 x 0.7
ISBN: 0875420907
Dewey Decimal Number: 133.43
EAN: 9780875420905
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| Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...
 Ancient Ways: Reclaiming Pagan Traditions October 27, 2008
M. Minvielle
Ancient Ways is divided into eight chapters which correspond to the Sabbats. Included in each chapter is a brief discussion of the sabbat's history, symbolism, recipes, suggested traditions to incorporate into the holidays to personalize them, charms, and rituals.
I found the book to be well written, with some interesting pieces of information on the reasons for the symbolism used by modern pagans. If you have read extensively on the basics of the craft and the sabbats, it may prove to be too basic. I would suggest this book for someone who is new to the craft (novice) or just seeking information before deciding upon a path. This book does appeal to those seeking a very natural path, usually referred to as a 'kitchen witch' or 'hedge witch'.
Over all a good resource book for basic reference and information.
 I like it, but... July 1, 2005
S. D. Tanner (Lexington, KY)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book has brought some benifits to me, and I do think most people should give it a try. However, do not expect too much. The historical information is very basic, most of the crafts are best suited for a "country pagan," and there is no index.
 Fun for the holidays....... December 1, 2004
Dianne Foster (USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
ANCIENT WAYS is about reclaiming Pagan Traditions for celebrating the Sabats and Esbats associated with the `Wheel of the Year'. Everything from making cornbread dollies and cross-stitch samplers to painting Easter eggs and making a Yule log is associated with an old tradition.
Did you ever wonder why you might go `a wassiling among the leaves so green' in the middle of winter or why we talk about "Peace on Earth near the Winter Solstice? What are the symbolic meanings of various animals according to American Indians? Why do we decorate with holly, ivy, and mistletoe in midwinter and use pine cones for ornaments on our holiday trees.
Pauline Camanelli explaions why all those holiday traditions you love are yours, no matter which faith you subscribe to. Some of the so-called "major" religions have merely claimed celebratory customs that belong to the past.
Charming, worthwile July 9, 2004
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Not your average "cookbook" or "course work" style of writing. While a bit meandering and in need of an index, Ancient Ways is a refreshing addition to the exponentially growing corpus of pagan/neo-pagan literature. Many people of all religions fall into the "Sunday morning Christian" rut of experiencing spirituality only on holy days. The Campanelli's give plenty of ideas for weaving pagan beliefs and magic into the days between the official "holy" ones.
Wonderful Sabbat info April 19, 2002
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
While Llwellyn has been publishing a set of books, one for each Sabbat, this book is the best source for lore, crafts, recipes, magic, and ritual for the Sabbats.Poetic and full of wonderful artwork, this book doesn't treat pagan holidays as a childish game. The folklore is wonderful and accurate, the crafts are relevant to the season, and the magic and ritual is simple and powerful. This should be in all pagan libraries.
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