The Pagan Man: Priests Warriors Hunters and Drummers

About this book

Mens Spirituality Today Who are the men whove chosen the Pagan path? Theyre fathers sons brothers and lovers warriors healers and poets. They come from every background and profession and theyre blazing trails into new social cultural and political territories defining themselves in a faith community traditionally seen as dominated by womenyet theyve been there all along! Isaac Bonewits one of Americas leading experts on ancient and modern Paganism breaks new ground with this fascinating portrait of the fastest growing religious movement in the Western world. Drawing on interviews with over forty Pagan menand his own forty years in the Neopagan communityhe explores the issues and desires that have led tens of thousands of men to embrace Pagan spirituality. He examines the ways in which men have created added to and benefited from the Pagan experience incorporating their own rituals rites of passage and symbols. The Pagan Man offers novices and experienced practitioners a wide range of practical information on every aspect of the Pagan lifestyle including Todays most popular Pagan traditions Sages wise men and well-known Pagans of our time Bardic circles drumming circles and other Pagan gatherings Drumming dancing and calling down the Gods The nine virtues codes of chivalry and other core Pagan beliefs attracting men and boys today Pagans and the Goddesswomen as partners and Goddesses Frank engaging and inspirational this book encourages Pagan men of every stripeWiccans Druids Norse Pagans or even Masonsto step away from the shadows and stereotypes and joyfully celebrate their own special relationships with the Gods and Goddesses of the New Old Religions.