Although the spiritual inspiration of Wicca comes not from written scriptures but from personal experience, certain written works do constitute a literary expression of its spiritual identity. Some are thousands of years old, such as the Descent of Ishtar and the Homeric Hymn to Demeter. Others are more recent, such as the Charge of the Goddess. For the first time, these works are now brought together in one book, including lyrics of ritual chants, teachings of contemporary Pagan leaders, and Myers’ own commentary. 320 pp.