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The Witches' Sabbats
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The Witches' Sabbats by
Mike Nichols
Foreword by Wren
Walker
Illustrations by Heather Lloyd
ISBN 978-0-9710050-2-0
$14.00
160 pages, 21 illustrations
Wicca & Witchcraft, Folklore, Holidays
Available from your favorite bookseller!
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The Ultimate Guide to
Pagan Holidays
"While the true believers and their critics may rage at one another
about just how old Witchcraft or Wicca really is, one thing cannot be
disputed: our holidays are the oldest in the world."
--Mike Nichols, The Witches' Sabbats
From the celebrated author of The Witches' Sabbats Web site,
Mike Nichols discusses the historical and mythological customs, lore,
and
traditions associated with the eight Pagan holidays. Beautifully
illustrated by Heather Lloyd, The
Witches' Sabbats also includes:
- A new preface, "Counting the Days";
- A new, never-before published essay, "Marking
the Sabbats";
- A new bibliography and index;
- Two recent articles;
- Plus four additional thought-provoking essays!
Most books on the wheel of the year tell you what to do on a particular
holiday;
Nichols' explains the origins and symbolism of the
Sabbats--or why Pagans
celebrate the Old Holidays.
Nichols' comprehensive knowledge of
folklore, coupled with the
literary quality of his essays, has made
The Witches' Sabbats a perennial favorite.
About
the Author
Reviews
". . . a worthy addition to any pagan’s bookshelf."
--New Witch
magazine
". . . a state-of-the-art handbook for
practitioners."
--Chas Clifton, editor of Pomegranate and Llewellyn's Witchcraft Today series, and author
of Her Hidden Children
". . . a must-read . . . , and should be on
the required-reading list for training covens. . . The additional
materials alone are worth the price of the book."
--Ben Gruagach, columnist for MysticWicks
Magazine
". . . an excellent tool for
those seeking a good understanding of how modern Wiccans conceive their
holidays."
--Jason Pitzl-Waters, The
Wildhunt Weblog and columnist, New
Witch magazine
"This is the mark of a good
author, one who has withstood the test of time. . ."
--Boudica, The Wiccan/Pagan
Times
"[Mike's]
good humor and clear writing style, as well as his solid scholarship,
make these articles the benchmarks that many strive to achieve."
--Daven, Daven's Journal
". . . you'll love [Mike's] personable writing style, the
well-researched information, and his bold and interesting theories. .
."
--Silver Ravenwolf, bestselling
author of To Ride a Silver
Broomstick and Halloween
". . . a wonderfully streamlined book
that will be an excellent addition to both beginning and experienced
pagans’ libraries. . ."
--Lupa, author of Fang and Fur, Blood and Bone and A
Field Guide to Otherkin
". . . written in a gently
accessible style which can be enjoyed by everyone from the newbie to
the seasoned Witch, and which can educate them all."
--Valerie Walker, author of The
Compost Coven
Disk of Shadows
Endorsements
"Recommended Reading."
--Publishers Weekly,
"All Faiths Calendar" (Nov. '05 - Jan. '06)
"Many of Mike's articles--including his beloved essays on the Pagan
holidays--have by now reached and
influenced a worldwide readership."
--Dallas Heltzell, online news
editor-producer, The Denver Post
"Mike
Nichols . . . holds a
wealth of knowledge and lore. . ."
--M. Macha NightMare, author of Pagan Pride: Honoring the Craft and
Culture of Earth and Goddess
and, with Starhawk, The
Pagan Book of Living and Dying
"One
of the best books on the Wheel of the Year."
--Christopher Penczak,
author
of The
Inner . . . / Outer Temple of
Witchcraft
"Mike's articles . . . provoke thought, make you consider how
and why you do the
things you do. Be prepared, however, to have your brain cells
exercised."
--Ellen Cannon Reed,
creator/author of The Witches Tarot and The
Witches Qabala
"You couldn't ask for a
better explanation of what the holidays are all about."
--Robin Wood, bestselling
creator/author
of The Robin Wood Tarot
"The sabbat
essays should be required reading
for anyone pursuing the Pagan path."
--Tom Little, coauthor
with Mary K. Greer of Understanding
the
Tarot Court
"Mike
Nichols is one of those unique scholars that has the ability to
make historical and advanced information accessible to everyone."
--Kristin Madden, author of Magickal Crafts
"His work is
at once both traditional and innovative. . . the perfect alchemy for a
Witch
of true power."
--Storm Faerywolf, editor of Witch
Eye zine, and author of The
Stars Within the Earth
"Multi-decade, Craft Veteran Mike Nichols's work on the Pagan Holidays
is quickly becoming the
standard on the subject."
--Wren Walker, The Witches'
Voice
". . . arguably the finest
Sabbats writing in the modern Craft today."
--Fritz Jung, The Witches'
Voice
"The
Witchcraft Community has been truly
blessed with
his profound thoughts and writings on many subjects. . ."
--Starrfire Price, author of The Journey Into Witchcraft
Click here to read
complete endorsements and reviews.
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