Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Witches and the Pointy Hat Brigade.
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Do You wear a Pointy Hat? Or, do you aspire to wear one? Do you know what Witches really do? Can you tell which witch is which?
Me? I’ve no idea!.... But I know a man who does…
There are many books written on witchcraft and/or how to be a witch. But the best ones, are, in my opinion, written by one of my clients. His name is Terry Pratchett; you may have heard of him?
Although he writes stories about characters in a science-fiction world he invented called DiscWorld, Terry has the most comprehensive understanding of Witches and Witchcraft, of anybody I’ve ever come across.
His latest book, ‘Wintersmith’ is the third in his Tiffany Aching series, and really ‘dishes the dirt’ on witches, if you care to read between the lines. ( nudge, nudge wink, wink )
The three books in the series, are The Wee Free Men, A Hat Full of Sky and Wintersmith; and you can get them from your local library, if you’re short of cash.
I would suggest that you read them in order, enjoy the story, but be careful to read between the lines and discover what he is really saying about witches. Then think about it and see if you recognise anyone you know. It can be quite an eye-opener.
But don’t blame me… If the pointy hat fits… wear it!
In these books you’ll discover all sort of hidden secrets… Why witches who live on chalk are different to those who live on limestone or rock… Why some wear black and some don’t…. When magick is appropriate and when it is not… Why Boffo is never discussed…. For example :-))
These are all things you need to know and understand that the Witchcraft Textbooks never tell you.
So read them… Have fun… And learn by laughing.
New and Secondhand copies of Terry’s books can be Bought Here
Me? I’ve no idea!.... But I know a man who does…
There are many books written on witchcraft and/or how to be a witch. But the best ones, are, in my opinion, written by one of my clients. His name is Terry Pratchett; you may have heard of him?
Although he writes stories about characters in a science-fiction world he invented called DiscWorld, Terry has the most comprehensive understanding of Witches and Witchcraft, of anybody I’ve ever come across.
His latest book, ‘Wintersmith’ is the third in his Tiffany Aching series, and really ‘dishes the dirt’ on witches, if you care to read between the lines. ( nudge, nudge wink, wink )
The three books in the series, are The Wee Free Men, A Hat Full of Sky and Wintersmith; and you can get them from your local library, if you’re short of cash.
I would suggest that you read them in order, enjoy the story, but be careful to read between the lines and discover what he is really saying about witches. Then think about it and see if you recognise anyone you know. It can be quite an eye-opener.
But don’t blame me… If the pointy hat fits… wear it!
In these books you’ll discover all sort of hidden secrets… Why witches who live on chalk are different to those who live on limestone or rock… Why some wear black and some don’t…. When magick is appropriate and when it is not… Why Boffo is never discussed…. For example :-))
These are all things you need to know and understand that the Witchcraft Textbooks never tell you.
So read them… Have fun… And learn by laughing.
New and Secondhand copies of Terry’s books can be Bought Here
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