{"product_id":"the-gardnerian-book-of-shadows-the-complete-wicca-initiations-and-pagan-ritual-lore-9781789872088","title":"The Gardnerian Book of Shadows: The Complete Wicca Initiations and Pagan Ritual Lore","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Gerald E. Gardner\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Pantianos Classics\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Pantianos Classics\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Wicca (see also Body, Mind \u0026amp; Spirit - Witchcraft)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Gardnerian Book of Shadows contains Wicca rituals and pagan magical ceremonies; first published between 1948 and 1961, much of the contents herein constitutes a summation of Wiccan practice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaganism's popularity blossomed in the mid-20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century, as more people curious of the rituals and ceremonies of religions and witches became involved in covens - clandestine groups of pagan practitioners. A standard set of instructions for rituals, celebrations and initiations was publicized, in order to ensure that groups disparate in location would correctly and authentically perform their duties as per tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book contains the complete Gardnerian texts, as compiled by Gerald E. Gardner, a leading practitioner of Wicca in England. Gardner's writings are a suffusion of lore, drawing upon witchcraft rituals described in several books by authors such as Margaret Murray. An authoritative and thorough introduction to pagan ceremony; while no substitute for membership and participation in a coven, the reader may herein gain an impression of the witch-cult and its practices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pantianos Classics","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47615591153815,"sku":"9781789872088","price":1031.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781789872088.webp?v=1775101995","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-gardnerian-book-of-shadows-the-complete-wicca-initiations-and-pagan-ritual-lore-9781789872088","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}