Stregheria

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 02 Aug 2002, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Strega	02 Aug 2002
Ciao! Do we have anyone (aside from me) studying and/or practicing Stregheria here? :)

divinerguy	02 Aug 2002
I don't study Stregeria personally, but we have a local shop here that is operated by Raven Grimassi. Raven is arguably one of the most educated people about Strega, having come, I believe from a Strega family. He is well published on this subject, and you can find his books pretty much worldwide. I've met Raven, and he seems to be a great guy. He was very helpful to me personally while I was at his shop. If you'd like, message me and I'll get you the contact information for the shop.

Strega	02 Aug 2002
Oh, that's fine, divinerguy. :) I do know who Raven is. I have a collection of his books. I've spoken to him a few times (not in person though). My mentor is also an initiate (and attorney) of his clan. :D I was just wondering if there are other Streghe around in this particular community. P.S. But I do so envy you for having Raven's Loft Store nearby. :P

Rain	04 Aug 2002
what is that?

Strega	04 Aug 2002
Ciao Rain, Stregheria is Italian Witchcraft. It began in the 14th Century with the teachings of Aradia (Holy Strega) who brought about a revival of La Vecchia Religione (The Old Religion). Her teachings were based upon a much earlier system of beliefs, dating back to the pre-Etruscan Italians. Stregheria is a worship of the Source of All Things (The Great Spirit) through the personification of the Goddess (Diana) and God (Dianus). Hope that helps. :)

mara	05 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Strega Ciao Rain, [stregheria is [i] Italian [/i] Witchcraft.] It began in the 14th Century with the teachings of Aradia (Holy Strega) who brought about a revival of La Vecchia Religione (The Old Religion). Her teachings were based upon a much earlier system of beliefs, dating back to the pre-Etruscan Italians. Stregheria is a worship of the Source of All Things (The Great Spirit) through the personification of the Goddess (Diana) and God (Dianus). Hope that helps. :) Thanks for the brief review on that Strega, I was also curious to what it exactly was...Mara

Strega	05 Aug 2002
You're welcome. :)

mara	05 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Strega You're welcome. :) Are there any good books that you would recommend, I just love to deepen myself in things that I find interesting. :-) Mara

Strega	05 Aug 2002
If you want to know more about Italian and Mediterranean Witchcraft, you may want to read: Italian Witchcraft. Raven Grimassi. Hereditary Witchcraft. Raven Grimassi. Aradia: Gospel of the Witches. Charles G. Leland Etruscan Roman Remains. Charles G. Leland. The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion. Sir James George Frazer. Legends of Florence. Charles G. Leland. Folklore by the Fireside: Text and Context of the Tuscan Veglia. Alessandro Falassi. Italian-American Folklore. Frances M. Malpezzi & William M. Clements. Out of the Woods: The Origins of the Literary Fairy Tale in Italy and France. Nancy L. Canepa. The Evil Eye. Frederick T. Elworthy. Julian Press, 1958. Etruscan Roman Remains. Charles Leland. Archaic Roman Religion. Georges Dumezil. Witchcraft and Magic in Europe: Ancient Greece and Rome. Bengt Ankarloo and Stuart Clark. Witchcraft and the Inquisition in Venice 1550-1650. Ruth Martin. The Rotting Goddess: The Origin of the Witch in Classical Antiquity. Jacob Rabinowitz. Hope that helps.

mara	06 Aug 2002
:) thanks for that Strega :) I wrote them all down and can go now to browse in the library. I suppose there would be enough info on the subject on the net, but give me a good old book anyday :) Reading too long on the net makes my eyes go all funny. Mara

Strega	06 Aug 2002
You're welcome. :) I have 4 of these on my computer. And yes... reading too long on the 'puter does make my eyes go all funny... so I haven't exactly read those 4 files. I can't print them either, because they're TOO BIG! I'll just get the books in print when I get enough money. :D

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