Buckland'S Book of Saxon Witchcraft

Buckland presents meticulously researched information on the time-honored tradition of Saxon witchcraft. He writes cogently and informatively about the history, mythology, spiritual practices, and witchcraft of Saxon England. Buckland's Book of Saxon Witchcraft includes everything the solitary witch needs to practice Seax-Wicca, including: - Descriptions of the Saxon deities and explanations of their primary beliefs- An introduction to the magical runic Saxon alphabet- A selection of original Pagan songs- A selection of Seax-Wiccan recipes for intoxicants- Instructions for initiation ceremonies, the eight Sabbats, marriage, birth, and death rites- An explanation of the art and practice of Saxon Galdra or magic and the divination and herbal lore used for protection, love potions, and healing- The Seax-Wicca Rite of Self-Dedication, which allows individuals to form their own covens and initiate themselves into the Craft.- Author Raymond Buckland is an inner-circle Gardenerian.- One of the first books to offer a solitary method of practicing the Craft.- This 30th-anniversary edition offers a new introduction by Buckland.