by Raven Starhawk Cunningham (Author), Margaret Alice Murray (Author) A ground breaking work of Anthropology, Margaret Murray tackles the taboo subject of Europe's Pagan roots. Contrary to popular history, Murray contends that our European ancestors did not completely convert to Christianity at an early date- rather, remnants of "The Old Religion" lingered long into the 17th century. She backs up her theories with competant, scholarly research into both archeological and historical records. With the eye of a scientist and scholar, Murray examines the truth behind the Witch Trials, the legend ofRobin Hood, the deaths of Thomas Beckett and Joan of Arc, and the real origins of the elusive Fairy Folk. This book is a truly fascinating, and sometimes shocking, look at our European roots, traced through the lineage of our Pagan roots. Author Biography Raven Starhawk Cunningham is a hereditary witch, and learned an eclectic blend of metaphysics and magick from her innovative and very popular and magickal parents. She received a fine arts education at Arizona State University, and went on to earn a degree in Metaphysics. She grew up in close proximity to the spiritual center of Sedona, and is blessed to be currently living and working on the site of a Vortex, as a professional, practicing Eclectic Wiccan White Witch. Number of Pages: 130 Dimensions: 0.31 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: June 17, 2008