Description: Almost forty years since its original publication, Drawing Down the Moon continues to be the only detailed history of the burgeoning but still widely misunderstood Neo-Pagan subculture.
Margot Adler attended ritual gatherings and interviewed a diverse, colorful gallery of people across the United States, people who find inspiration in ancient deities, nature, myth, even science fiction. In this revised edition, Adler takes a fascinating and honest look at the religious experiences, beliefs, and lifestyles of modern America's Pagan groups.Brief description: Margot Adler (1946-2014) was a radio producer and journalist for many years, pioneering live, free-form talk shows on religion, politics, women's issues, and ecology. She also lectured on the subject of Paganism and Earth-centered traditions and led workshops on the art of ritual, celebration, and song. She was the New York Bureau Chief for National Public Radio as well as a well-known correspondent on NPR's All Things Considered.