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Wicca and Paganism is sometimes portrayed accurately -- and sometimes, not so much -- in movies, television, and books. How much can you learn about Wicca from Harry Potter, the Charmed sisters, or the Sweep series? Here's the place to get the scoop on which films, books and tv shows get it right -- and which ones don't!

Robert Burns, Scottish Poet
Poet Robert Burns wasn't Wiccan or even Pagan, but his work is highly regarded by many members of the Pagan community. Find out why, and see which poems are most popular.

Joseph Campbell and the Hero's Journey
Joseph Campbell was a well-known scholar on the topic of myth and comparative religion. His analysis of the hero's journey can be connected to many of the legends and lore in modern Pagan traditions.

Sir James Frazer, Folklorist
Who was James Frazer, and why do so many modern Pagans keep his books on their shelves?

Music Review - "Secret Voyage" by Blackmore's Night
Ritchie Blackmore, formerly of Deep Purple, and singer/songwriter Candice Night formed Blackmore's Night in 1997. Since then, they've been collaborating on Renaissance-themed music, and "Secret Voyage" is their sixth CD. Read a review here!

Meet Pagan Musician David Wood - Interview With David Wood
David Wood is a Pagan musician who marches to his own beat. Learn what drives David and keeps him going in this exclusive interview!

Book Review: Circle of Five by Dolores Stewart Riccio
Herbalist Cass Shipton and her friends have recently formed a Wiccan coven. When a child killer begins preying on their small New England town, the five of them band together in a dangerous hunt that will test all of their strength and power. Read a review of "Circle of Five" by Dolores Stewart Riccio.

Book Review: Charmed Circle by Dolores Stewart Riccio
The second book in Dolores Stewart Riccio's Circle series finds herbalist Cass Shipton and her Wiccan friends up to their pointy hats in danger when they hunt for a missing family. Read a review of "Charmed Circle" here.

Review: Wicked, the Broadway Musical
Long before Dorothy dropped in on the Land of Oz, there were two friends named Elphaba and Glinda (that's Ga-linda, with a "Ga"). If you've ever wondered why the Wicked Witch of the West got such a bad rap, seeing "Wicked" will give you a whole new perspective!

Discovering Tarot in Literature
This clever list is a compilation of different works of fiction that include information about Tarot. From Piers Anthony to William Butler Yeats, if you enjoy Tarot and you enjoy literature, this is a great list to have handy when you head to the library.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Orlando
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Orlando

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