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Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 6:32 am
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Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:11 am
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 1:58 am
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 2:53 am
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godhi By the way, some scholars have noted that in certain sections of Gardner's "Book of Shadows" there are almost word-for-word quotes from some of the writings of Aleister Crowley, suggesting that Gardner might have copied or even plagiarized some of his work. Although Alex Saunders, the founder of Alexandrian Wicca attempted to purge the influences of Aleister Crowley from the religion during the 1960's, Crowley had a strong influence on Wicca during its early period and his influences can be found in both the writings of Gardner and later authors. Doreen Valiente writes in her book "Witchcraft for tomorrow" that Crowley and Gardner met to compare notes. Crowley apperantly claimed to be initiated into a coven too at young age, but was kicked out, because he could not stand the highprietess, and this sparked Gardners interest in the man. And that Gardner indeed asked Crowley to write some parts, for although he was not big on the Crowley, he did feel that Crowley was a great poet. Want me to quote it? ( if yes, then you'll have to wait till tommorow. )
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