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Dr Ronald Hutton – Goddesses: A History of Love and War

Is all really fair in both love and war? When it comes to the deities of the ancient world, love and war go together like a horse and carriage. Why is that? Well, one possible reason, according to Professor Hutton, … Continue reading →

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Liz Williams – Miracles of Our Own Making: A History of Paganism

Liz Williams – Reaktion Books – £15.95 In her discussion of Stonehenge, Liz Williams writes: “There is a legend that Merlin simply flew the entire circle from Ireland, which I think we can rule out.” This is typical of her … Continue reading →

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