An Interview with Jason Mankey, Author of High Priest, a Biography of Raymond Buckland

Exploring the Life and Legacy of Raymond Buckland with Jason Mankey

In this episode of Mystical Musings, host Jennifer Taylor and co-host Tava Baird welcome guest Jason Mankey, a prolific author in the world of modern witchcraft. The discussion delves into Jason's latest book 'High Priest,' a biography of the influential figure Raymond Buckland, regarded as the father of American witchcraft. Jason shares his journey in writing the book, his personal experiences with Buckland's work, and how he contributed to the American witchcraft movement. The conversation also touches on Jason's other works, specifically those focusing on the Horned God, and his upcoming projects. The episode wraps up with Jennifer providing channeled song, and Tava sharing closing words from Samael.

00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Jason Mankey
00:32 Setting the Energetic Stage
06:06 Jason Mankey's Journey and Works
08:01 Discovering Witchcraft and Influences
10:58 Raymond Buckland's Impact and Legacy
11:30 Writing the Biography of Raymond Buckland
25:41 The Horned God and Other Works
30:19 Starting from Scratch: Researching the Horned God
30:45 Inclusion of Ellen of the Ways
31:22 Influence of Horned Deities on Modern Witches
32:25 Clarifying the Horned God vs. Satan
34:05 Margaret Murray's Influence on the Horned God
34:56 The Evolution of Pagan Deities
37:05 The Revival of Pan in the 19th Century
38:39 Books on the Horned God
40:17 Writing About the Great Goddess
43:08 Upcoming Events and Appearances
46:52 Engaging Writing Style and Book Length Challenges
47:59 The Importance of Context in Witchcraft History
49:37 Online Presence and Live Streams
54:42 Closing Thoughts and Farewell

High Priest,  Raymond Buckland, The Father of American Witchcraft by Jason Mankey https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738769691

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/panmankey

Jason's books include High Priest, The Witch's Book of Spellcraft, Modern Witchcraft with the Greek Gods (with Astrea Taylor), The Horned God of the Witches, Transformative Witchcraft, and The Witch's Book of Shadows.

Links to all things Jason: 

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