Keepers of the Flame [Paperback]

Morganna Davies (Author), Aradia Lynch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2001

Traditional witches have preferred to remain anonymous, quietly practicing their craft. These elders are growing older and the torches are being passed to a new generation. This book is not about the elders; it is a record of their opinions, views, and comments of what the craft was and what they think it will become in the future.

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From the Back Cover

Many Traditional Witches have deliberately avoided all the fanfare and media hype that some who call themselves witches seem to covet. Some have preferred to remain anonymous, quietly practicing their Craft and passing on the Traditions to their students. These Elders are growing older and the torches are being passed to a new generation. This book is not about the Elders; it is about their Traditions, their opinions, views, comments and ideas of what the Craft was, what it is today, and what they think it will be in the future.

About the Author

Morganna Davies is an Alexandrian High Princess. A Craft practitioner for 30 years, notable university lecturer and member of an early coven, founder of Keepers of the Ancient Mysteries, Morganna is also a Reiki Master, flower essence therapist and storyteller. Morganna lives and teaches in New England and is High Priestess of Phoenix Rising Coven.

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Olympian Press; 1st edition (May 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970901305
• ISBN-13: 978-0970901309
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,387,305 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Interviewee Says:, July 9, 2001

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TruthSeeker (New York City, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Keepers of the Flame (Paperback)

Having been interviewed by Morganna Davies, and included within the pages of this marvelous book, I find that there is not ONE WORD of it that I would change! It is a perfect way to have a warm fireside chat with the initiates and Elders of various traditions of the Craft that are currently being practised here in the United States. I know several of these people personally and the tone of their written "voice" is exactly the same as speaking with them personally....something many authours are unable to accomplish. Morganna and Aradia have done a marvellous job of keeping the information very REAL. I have personally been practising for more than 40 years, as have many of the others interviewed within these pages, and if you want to learn more of how the Craft was, and where WE think it is most likely to GO.....then DEFINITELY read this book! This is not a HOW-TO book, but it will deepen your understanding of what draws a multitude of fascinating people to such a spectacular religion....and what KEEPS them there!

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Destined to be a Classic, May 24, 2002

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Raven Grimassi (Southwest) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Keepers of the Flame (Paperback)

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, and it was a refreshing change from the current trend of books on Wicca and Witchcraft. And as an Italian Witch, I was delighted to see the inclusion of Leo Martello and Lori Bruno in this book. I never had the privilege of meeting or corresponding with Martello, but have had the honor of chatting with Lori Bruno on several occasions.

Reading 'Keepers of the Flame' was a delightful walk down memory lane, for which I am grateful to the authors. I first encountered the Craft Community in the San Diego area back in the summer of 1969. The stories, views, and musings in this book took me back to those wonderous days of the early Craft here in the U.S. and made me recall many fond memories of individuals and events.

I highly recommend this book for people new to the Craft, and for those seasoned veterans as well. With this book, new folks can gain a better understanding of the Craft from those who cleared the brush along the path so many years ago, seeing here the foundation and the work that opened the way for this spiritual walk as it appears today. For those of us who have been around longer than we care to remember, this book provides an opportunity to remember the witch we once were, and to reflect upon the witch we've now come to be.

I have no doubts that this book is destined to be a classic in the ongoing history of the Craft, and IMHO no personal library of any Witch or Wiccan should be without a copy.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Passing the Torch, May 24, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Keepers of the Flame (Paperback)

This book is most timely. A vault of information and insight for anyone looking for information on Traditional Craft in America. Davies & Lynch have given us a book which will soon become a real treasure and A MUST-READ for anyone interested in Witchcraft. Much of Trad Craft is taught or passed on orally and/or through experience. It is often difficult for people outside of Traditional Witchcraft to gain access to these Elders, some of which have rarely given public interviews. This book provides valuable experiences by some of the best Elders Traditional Craft has to offer. They are some of the original Pathfinders in America, making it easier for the rest of us to follow. Sadly, 6 of the Elders interviewed in this book are no longer with us, which makes this book their last words to the next generation of Craft Elders. Their flames will burn bright in our hearts, and their contributions to the Craft in America will not be forgotten.