Margaret Murray

Margaret Alice Murray (1863-1963) was an early British twentieth century Egyptologist of considerable international reputation. Her contributions to Egyptology and promoting the study of folklore have stood the test of time, but she is now best known for her theories of a pan-European, Pre-Christian pagan religion. Through these popular ideas she was partially responsible for the creation of Wicca and neopaganism. However, her reputation in academic circles as a witchcraft historian is extensively criticized because of her proven tendency to distort evidence in pursuit of her theory.

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1863 - 1963 - British - Twentieth century - Egyptologist - Folklore - Europe - Christian - Pagan - Religion - Wicca - Neopaganism - Witchcraft

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