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1999, Mysteries of Demeter; Rebirth of the Pagan Way. is a reconstruction of the Mystery Religion of Demeter and Persephone of Eleusis, Greece. This includes historical information and liturgy for the Seasonal Festivals and Mystery Rites. Available facts form the basis of the festivals, which arose from the yearly Mediterranean seasonal cycle. In-depth information on the famous Eleusinian Mysteries, Demeter, Persephone and more, is presented in this ground-breaking work. From the publisher, Betty Lundsted, "There are a lot of books around about goddess traditions, but nothing about Demeter and her actual worship. Jennifer Reif combines scholarship and tradition to create a spiritual handbook... (continued)."

2001, Morgan Le Fay's Book of Spells and Wiccan Rites presents sacred prayers, invocations and spells bound together and presented as if they were part of the private collection of the mythic Morgan Le Fay. The cross-cultural divine archetypes presented, are the various forces and powers of life. Each spell is an enactment of a desired goal; through sacred poetry and prayer, change and create your future.

2003, Aphrodite's Riddle; A Novel of Goddess Worship in Ancient Greece Ancient Greece comes alive in this historical novel that sets its main character Aila Daphne Phillida, on a journey that she did not intend. Separated from her beloved, Bereus, and thrust into temple life against her will, Aila is given the opportunity to solve an arcane riddle. Together Bereus and Aila covertly seek out clues to find the solution. This solution will not only heal the conflict in her life, but bring love, treasure and honor. The story is woven into daily life at the sanctuary of Demeter's ancient temple at Eleusis... contains many magical and esoteric themes. CURRENTLY OUT OF PRINT.

2003, The Magical Crone; Celebrating the Wisdom of Later Life is a joyful exploration of ancient and modern Crones, plus discussions of the spiritual and physical milestones that women face in this new phase of their lives. Ways to to embrace Cronehood through symbols, herblore, crafts, rituals, spells, and meditations are presented. A fascinating handbook for women of all ages.

TO DEMETER CHLOAIA
Verdant One, when the first green leaf of the hyacinth
Rises from the damp soil,
There is the sweet whisper of Your return.
As beneath the cool shadows of the clouds You labor,
So that beauty may return to Earth.

And in the month of Anthesterion,
The hillsides and meadowlands appear
Dressed in emerald once again,
As the verdant Goddesses reign,
Jeweled in larkspur, lupine and blood-red poppies.

The spirits of the running stream,
The pine and the cypress,
All rejoice in the glory of the season,
For under the sea-blue skies,
Your song resounds across the land.

The lush green stands of wheat and barley
Bend and sway in the winds, and it is You Chloaia,
In Your Dance of Creation.

To You, I offer the gifts of the heart,
Of love, beauty and reverence.
O grant me the season's bright benedictions
As I honor the Great Mother of the land.
--J. Reif 1999; excerpt from
"The Mysteries of Demeter; Rebirth of the Pagan Way."

O GODDESS OF DELIGHT
Joy is always in Your heart,
Written upon Your enchanting face,
Or deep in the realms of Your soul.
O Goddess of delight,
In Your Maidenhood,
Your Queenly joys, or in Your sorrows,
Always resides the beauty of the Divine Spirit,
O fair Mistress,
I honor and praise You,
For You are perfect and precious unto me.
--J. Reif, 2001; excerpt from
"Mysteries of Demeter; Rebirth of the Pagan Way"