Modern Paganism and Witchcraft

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These lectures focus on the new historic role of Britain as the birthplace of a cluster of modern religions inspired by those of pre-Christian Europe, the first completely-formed religions that Britain has ever given the world. They have spread across Western nations and now represent a major component of contemporary religiosity. The lectures explain why, when and how this happened, the characteristics of these modern Pagan traditions and their implications for society and culture.

In this series