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The Witch's Athame: The Craft, Lore & Magick of Ritual Blades (The Witch's Tool,
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- “Used book in good condition. Shows typical wear. Quick shipping. Satisfaction guaranteed!”
- ISBN
- 9780738746784
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Publisher
- Llewellyn Publications
- Topic
- Military / Weapons, Witchcraft (See Also Religion / Wicca), Firearms & Weapons, Antiques & Collectibles, Body, Mind & Spirit, History
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Product Information
Full of practical applications for both the circle and the home, The Witch's Athame shows you how to utilize the ritual blade to its highest potential. Discover everything you need to know about finding the right athame, personalizing and consecrating it, and using it in your practice. Tracing this impressive tool from ancient times to the present day, The Witch's Athame presents the symbolism, history, and modern uses of the ritual blade. Also featured throughout are "Getting to the Point," short segments of wisdom by knowledgeable writers. From contemporary athames made of stone and crystal to folklore about knives in magic, this book helps enhance your Craft and appreciation of such a versatile tool. Praise: "The most complete book on the ritual blade that I've ever seen. An informative and fun read."--Christopher Penczak, author of the award-winning Temple of Witchcraft series "Solid, accessible, and a genuine pleasure to read. Mankey is sure to teach you something, no matter how long you've cherished your own ritual blade."--Thorn Mooney, high priestess of the Foxfire Coven
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Llewellyn Publications
ISBN-10
0738746789
ISBN-13
9780738746784
eBay Product ID (ePID)
219480598
Product Key Features
Language
English
Topic
Military / Weapons, Witchcraft (See Also Religion / Wicca), Firearms & Weapons, Antiques & Collectibles, Body, Mind & Spirit, History
Illustrator
Yes
Dimensions
Item Length
7in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
5in
Item Weight
8.8 Oz
Additional Product Features
Book Title
Witch's Athame : the Craft, Lore and Magick of Ritual Blades
Series Volume Number
3
Lccn
2015-039070
Lc Classification Number
Bf1566.M2765 2016
Table of Content
Table of Contents Chapter One: Introduction Anatomy of an Athame Pronouncing Athame Finding an Athame Why a Knife? The Practicality and Inconvenience of the Athame Getting to the Point: Angus McMahan Chapter Two: A Short History Knives in Ritual & Religion The Black Handled Knife Why the Double-Edged Blade? Knife Superstitions Native American Knife Lore Athame Correspondences Chapter Three: The Other Athames Stone Athame Athames of Wood Making a Wooden Athame Blades of Bone and Antler The Secret Athames Getting to the Point: Lupa the Greenwolf Chapter Four: Making the Athame Yours Creating the Black-handled knife Making an Athame Your Own Marking the Athame Theban Script and Norse Runes Marking the Hilt Etching the Blade To Be Sharp or Dull-A Difference of Opinions Care and Keeping of Your Athame Chapter Five: Preparing an Athame For Ritual Cleansing an Athame Cleansing an Athame, Indoor Ritual The Why and Whats of Consecrating A Solitary Consecration Rite A Coven Consecration Rite Chapter Six: The Athame in Ritual The Opening Ceremony Casting the Circle Calling the Quarters The Symbolic Great Rite & Cakes and Ale A Door to the Summerlands Chapter Seven: The Boline and the White Handled Knife Finding a Boline Blessing a Boline Using a Boline Ancient Druids and the Sickle Chapter Eight: The Athame in the Kitchen and Beyond Infusing Food With Energy Breads and Pastries Soups and Stews Cleansing Your Home Getting to the Point: Jenya Beachy Chapter Nine: The Sword The Sword in History Swords in Literature and Mythology Sword Lore Blessing a Sword for Coven Work or Group Ritual Chapter Ten: Divination, Ritual, & Spellwork With The Athame Scrying with an Athame The Athame Pendulum Candle Carvings Spell to Let Go of a Lover or Friend The True Witch's Weapon-Spirits and the Blade A Dedication Ritual An Initiation Ritual Chapter Eleven: The Knife in Traditional Witchcraft Traditional Witchcraft Rituals with the Knife and the Sword Fashioning the Bridge Calling the Quarters The Great Rite/Cakes and Ale Getting to the Point: Jenya Beachy Epilogue: The Circle is Open, the Book is Over Appendix One: Theban Script Appendix Two: Elder Futhark Runes Bibliography and Further Reading
Publication Year
2016
Series
The Witch's Tools Ser.
Reviews
"The most complete book on the ritual blade that I've ever seen. An informative and fun read."--Christopher Penczak, author of the award-winning Temple of Witchcraft series "Solid, accessible, and a genuine pleasure to read. Mankey is sure to teach you something, no matter how long you've cherished your own ritual blade."--Thorn Mooney, high priestess of the Foxfire Coven
Format
Trade Paperback
Target Audience
Trade
Number of Pages
288 Pages
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