Italian Witchcraft: The Old Religion of Southern Europe

Italian Witchcraft: The Old Religion of Southern Europe
by Raven Grimassi

Italian Witchcraft: The Old Religion of Southern Europe
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Author: Raven Grimassi
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2000-02-01
ISBN: 1567182593
Number of pages: 336
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
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  • ISBN13: 9781567182590
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Book Review: Historical/religious/social interest.
Summary: 4 Stars

I am interested in the way in which hierarchical societies have historically tried to destroy religions and belief systems which empowered individuals, making them less malleable to control by governments or by the "established church". Wholesale slaughter (as in the Crusades and "witch burning") were not seen as enough; there was also ongoing propaganda changing the names and symbols used by such groups/belief systems into terms of abuse or representations of evil. I haven't finished reading this book yet, but I get the feeling that it is more about the old practices and beliefs themselves, than about how people who practiced "witchcraft" in Italy were treated and regarded by the larger community - or even how they changed from BEING "the larger community" into being a hidden minority group. I have my doubts about the author's actual real knowledge, despite his claims. I suspect he has taken bits and pieces of half-knowledge and put them together with the use of his imagination, to fit his own ideas and beliefs. Maybe not! I'll read on...

Summary of Italian Witchcraft: The Old Religion of Southern Europe

Italian Witchcraft (previously titled Ways of the Strega) by respected author Raven Grimassi is more than just a book about Witchcraft. It is a complete Book of Shadows. In it you will find the history of this ancient tradition, its legends and myths, as well as the rituals and rites that you can do today. You can be a Strega!

The book includes a full set of rituals that you can do. You'll find rituals for all of the Italian Witchcraft holidays including Shadow Fest, Lupercus, Tana's Day and more. You'll also find rituals for the Full Moon, births, funerals.

There is a practical side to this book, too. It is filled with instructions so that you can cast spells and work with the powers of incense, oils, herbs, and candles. You'll learn to work with the magick of the Moon and Stars. You'll be able to do protection rituals and learn how to cure someone who has received the "Malocchio" (Evil Eye).

Many of the mysteries revealed here have never been published before. You'll learn secret gestures of power and secret symbols. And you can use them all! Also revealed are the secrets of the tools of the Italian Witch. You'll learn how to prepare the "Spirit Blade" and the ritual wand. You'll learn how to make the Spirit Bowl and use to consecrate other tools and talismans.

If you're looking to discover real Witchcraft, or if you're already a Witch but are thinking about other traditions, this is the book for you.

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