First published in 1975 by Robert Hale, an imprint of
The Crowood Press Ltd, Ramsbury, Marlborough Wiltshire SN8 2HR
Paperback edition 2007
This e-book first published in 2017
© Doreen Valiente 1975
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ISBN 978 0 71982 692 4
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The Moon Tree. The origin of this magical design is found in the art of ancient Assyria. This version symbolises the Moon in her monthly passage through the twelve Signs of the Zodiac. The words “Magna Mater” mean “Great Mother”.