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Ways of the Strega reclaims the beliefs and practices of southern European Pagan spirituality. Grimassi's basic premise is founded upon the work of Charles Godfrey Leland who wrote the "Gospel of the Witches" in 1899

Ways of the Strega reclaims the beliefs and practices of southern European Pagan spirituality. Learn the secrets of Janarra (lunar) witches. Grimassi's basic premise is founded upon the work of Charles Godfrey Leland who wrote the "Gospel of the Witches" in 1899. Leland clearly describes his idea as Messianic Paganism (a prettier name for heresy) and that he did NOT inherit it or learn it from an elder sage. Leland makes it quite clear that his theories were presented to him by his assistant Maddalena after studying Italian folklore, not from any participation in the old religion. Leland clearly described ylonian imagery; Cain, Lucifer, Jesus etc. in his religion.

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Ways of the Strega : Italian Witchcraft - Its Lore, Magick and Spells. Llewellyn's World Religion & Magick Series.

Ways of the Strega : Italian Witchcraft - Its Lore, Magick and Spells. By (author) Raven Grimassi.

Ways of the Strega: Italian Witchcraft: Its Legends, Lore, & Spells Discover, for the first time in one complete work, the rich legacy of magick and ritual handed down by Italian witches through the generations. Ways of the Strega reclaims the beliefs and practices of southern European Pagan spirituality.

Italian Witchcraft (previously titled Ways of the Strega) by respected author Raven Grimassi is more than just a. .

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.

Italian Witchcraft "(previously titled "Ways of the Strega)" by respected author Raven Grimassi is more than just .

Italian Witchcraft "(previously titled "Ways of the Strega)" by respected author Raven Grimassi is more than just a book about Witchcraft. You''ll find rituals for all of the Italian Witchcraft holidays including Shadow Fest, Lupercus, Tana''s Day and more

Gary Charles Erbe (April 12, 1951 – March 10, 2019), known as Raven Grimassi, was an American author of over 20 books, including topics on Wicca, Stregheria, witchcraft and neo-paganism. Grimassi presented this material in the form of neo-paganism through his books. Raven had been a practitioner of witchcraft for over 45 years and was the co-director of the Ash, Birch and Willow tradition.

Discover, for the first time in one complete work, the rich legacy of magick and ritual handed down by Italian witches through the generations. Ways of the Strega reclaims the beliefs and practices of southern European Pagan spirituality. Learn the secrets of Janarra (lunar) witches, Tanarra (star) witches, and Fanarra (ley lines) witches. This book also details the how-to's of modern Strega traditions.

Nawenadet

This is not Strega. This is Raven's Aradian tradition that he made up. Don't buy this, ever.

Bumand

This is a great book for information on the Stregheria religion. however, it is almost exactly the same book as Italian Witchcraft, by the same author. I already had Italian Witchcraft, and was surprised to find this book to be the same book under a different name.

Nalmezar

"Ways of the Strega. Italian Witchcraft: Its Lore, Magick and Spells"

Raven Grimassi has captured a unique look at European Paganism, Italian Style! "Ways of the Strega" is a valuable addition to any library of Pagan work, regardless of one's tradition or family origin. While focusing mainly on Italian witchcraft, Raven makes many historical connections to the Greeks, Celts, Egyptians, the Mideast and other cultures.

This book is not a mere re-hash of Roman Pantheon myths. In fact, it shows that what was done in the public temples of the Roman State, was often quite different from what was done in the homes of the common folk, the country Pagans of southern Europe. Raven offers an in-depth look at the everyday practices of the old Italian witches, the local wise ones of the village, or "Strega." He also shares many interesting customs used in Italy over the ages, from charms of protection, prosperity or healing, to prayers and rituals both old and new.

Readers will find many insightful and thought-provoking concepts. For example, Raven's discussion of herbs reminds us that plants are living beings; using the herb involves both the body and spirit of the plant! Page 175 explains that a plant "is a living vessel for a spirit or entity. This is similar to the relationship between our own spirits and bodies. When treated properly, the 'consciousness' of the herb can work toward our needs." On pages 207-211, he also describes a fascinating, innovative process for working with a living plant as a familiar! Likewise, he notes the tree as a "sacred being" when discussing a Strega's wand and staff.

For those who enjoy detailed descriptions of rituals and tool-making, Raven supplies beautifully worded rites, from consecrating your "Spirit Blade" to praising the Old Ones. He elaborates on specific spells for a variety of purposes. His discussion of Shadow Magick, which Raven claims is the first public disclosure of this ancient practice, is quite intriguing. It involves the "casting" of a specially shaped shadow onto an object to "cast" your spell. His discussion on Starlore adds a new twist to astrology. His explanation of the "Lare" (ancestral spirits) are valuable to anyone interested in the ancestors, reincarnation, or spirit guides.

Raven gives us an interesting taste of Italian folklore, including Befana the Good Witch, who filled the stockings of children with treats near the Winter Solstice. He also explains the Italian Stag God and Wolf God, representing the waxing/waning year, similar to the Oak and Holly Kings. For art lovers, Raven's 20 chapters are filled with lovely drawings both old and new. "The Tools of Witchcraft" drawing on page 78 is suitable for framing!

In his bibliography, Raven cites 50 sources, from Charles Leland, to Gardner and Valiente, to historian Carlo Ginzburg, inviting us to read further. Raven's chapter entitled "Leland, Gardner, and Frazer" is in itself worth the book's notable $20 price!

Raven claims to bring twenty five years of research to this work, as well as being trained in "The Family Tradition of Old Italy." His book details both ancient and modern Strega practices, from historical beliefs, to rituals used today by Raven's Aridian Tradition of Stregheria. This mix gives us a living, breathing view of Stregheria, but at times it is difficult to separate Raven's recently created practices from the age-old ones passed down over the years. Also, Raven's writing shows a great deal of pride in the Italian heritage. While this adds enthusiasm to his work, it could make some readers question the objectivity of a few of his conclusions.

Easy-to-read, thoroughly enjoyable, and extremely thought-provoking, "Ways of the Strega" should definitely find its way into your book collection!

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Siramath

Ways of the Strega presents many elements of classical Roman Witchcraft mixed with ancient Etruscan elements. Many people today are unfamiliar with non-Celtic sources and often erroneously attribute many elements of modern Witchcraft and Wicca to Gerald Gardner and other writers who focused upon northern and western European paganism. Grimassi sites many historical sources dealing with Italian Witchcraft, beginning with the ancient Roman poet Horace, and culminating in a list of historical records related to Italian Witchcraft drawn from the archives of the Inquisition. Grimassi also introduces the reader to several key elements of old Italian culture that served to preserve the ancient traditions of Italy among its peasant witches. Although Grimassi admits in the book to adding some modern Wiccan elements, I still recommend this book for anyone who is interested in a serious pre-Gardnerian study of the Old Religion.

Zymbl

It's been difficult enough throughout the years to find works regarding Italian Craft, but this one struck me as well-written. A lot of books today dealing with Paganism and Magick leave MUCH to be desired. But I do like the way Grimassi includes parts of his references throughout (as opposed to a plain footnote only). For this reason, and the level of reading (not as simple to read as Cunningham..and not as fluffy as Ravenwolf), I do recommend reading this book along with others by him. Witchcraft doesn't have to be all Celtic all the time. This book will do well to give the many Eclectic Pagans out there something else to consider and incorporate into their lives. I highly recommend it.

Arryar

Stregheria is a reconstructed fiction perpetuated by `Raven Grimassi' in order to add his name to the pseudo-Gardnerian rubbish that passes for paganism today. The book is a pleasant read, if you like fiction, or should I say blatant fabrication and misrepresentation of history.

Gramassi lies about the origins of his purported `craft.'

There is nothing inherently and `authentically' pagan (as in ancient Italian religion) about Strega. Grimassi's basic premise is founded upon the work of Charles Godfrey Leland who wrote the "Gospel of the Witches" in 1899. Leland clearly describes his idea as Messianic Paganism (a prettier name for heresy) and that he did NOT inherit it or learn it from an elder sage. Leland makes it quite clear that his theories were presented to him by his assistant Maddalena after studying Italian folklore, not from any participation in the old religion. Leland clearly described Judeao-Christian/Babylonian imagery; Cain, Lucifer, Jesus etc. in his religion. Even Gramassi is forced to admit that his form of `witchcraft' was considered a medieval Christian heresy, but continues to proclaim its origins in Romano-paganism.

If your read Grimassi's book, it becomes sickeningly evident that the general mode of practice is lifted from quasi-Masonic ceremonial magic. He even goes so far as to commit the worst act of SPIRITUAL PLAGIARISM I've ever seen by misappropriating the Hindu system of Chakras without crediting the real source and calling it "Srega Centers of Power." So any claim he makes about Italian paganism, belief, ceremony and tradition should also be held in suspicious contempt.

On the Plus side, Grimassi is a skilled author with a very creative imagination.

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