Pagan Paths

A Guide to Wicca, Druidry, Asatru, Shamanism and Other Pagan Practices

By Pete Jennings 

published by Rider (ISBN 0712611061)

Paganism is a collection of spiritual paths that have their roots in the ancient religions of the world. Thousands of Pagans today share a love of Nature and a reverence of the Divine, but how they express their beliefs differs according to the path they follow. This ground-breaking guide to Paganism explains - the main issues involved in setting out on the Pagan path - the beliefs and practices of Wicca, Hedgewitch traditions, Druidry, Shamanism, Asatru, Mystery Groups, Ecletic Paganism and some foreign traditions - the Pagan approach to magic - the significance of sacred sites - how to be a practical Pagan - celebrations and organisations - the growing role of Paganism in today's world - Eco-Paganism and Cyber Paganism

'This is a fantastic book to give to anyone who is interested in Paganism but doesn't know where to start. It gives a breakdown of the different paths which come under the Pagan umbrella and gives the new seeker a place to start, a secure first step into this colourful and diverse world'