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The Quest for the Wicker Man : History, Folklore and Pagan Perspectives

Benjamin Franks, Stephen Harper, Jonathan Murray
Format: Paperback
Publisher: LUATH PRESS LTD
Published: June 17, 2024
ISBN: 9781905222711
224 pages
Country of publication: United Kingdom

£9.99

Filmed in Scotland, The Wicker Man has been voted the greatest cult movie of all time. The themes of pagan ritual and sacrifice in a small island community have provoked much curiosity into the fascinating origins and background of the tale.

What were the historical and folkloric sources of the film?

What is the true history of the religious practices and rituals portrayed in the film?

What is the relationship between the film and its real-life Pagan audience?

What are the stories behind the making, casting and distribution of the film?

The contributors to this book represent a broad cross-section of experts, academics and film industry professionals who have authoritative knowledge in the areas of archaeology, history, literature and paganism. They trace The Wicker Man’s myriad historical and mythological reference points back to their arcane, often surprising, sources, solving the film’s ingenious riddles more successfully than the unhappy Sergeant Howie.

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