Paradise on Earth: Feraferia and the Landscapes of the Mind

Feraferia, "a love culture for wilderness", is a contemporary Pagan religion that celebrates humans' erotic union with Nature. It was the brainchild of artist, Frederick Adams (1928-2008), who in 1956 had a vision of a universal goddess and subsequently devoted himself to the divine f...

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Subtitles:"Special Issue: Contemporary Pagan Ecospiritualities, (Part 2)"
Main Author: Tully, Caroline Jane (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Equinox Publ. 2023
In: Journal for the study of religion, nature and culture
Year: 2023, Volume: 17, Issue: 4, Pages: 434-452
Further subjects:B nature religion
B Earth Mysteries
B Ecosexuality
B Utopia
B Contemporary Paganism
B Ecospirituality
B Feraferia
B Goddess Worship
B Goddess worship
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