A real tour de force of sorcerous art. This book reveals a deep history of the roots of chaos magic, whilst also drawing on the author’s practical experience in the rich environs of New Orleans. It weaves together a breathtaking array of occult philosophy, and is close to a call to arms for a revolutionary, artistic-history, and practice of queer magic.
Lee Morgan, author of the gusty deep and The People of the Outside
If you’re looking for a new tradition or an overturning of the Old Ways, you’re not going to find it here. Yes, Davisson calls bullshit (his words) on the homophobia and other prejudices of the founders and early adherents of modern Witchcraft—prejudices that afforded the book its title—but that doesn’t change his clear reverence for the traditions themselves, all lovingly described. All the better, since he gives us the benefit of seeing them as he sees them, through his own experience, where there is no conflict between the Queer and the Craft.
Steve Kenson, Out in Print blog
I can’t put it down. It’s exactly what I was hoping for.
Sven has a deep knowledge of the mystical and weaves history, magic and promise for a new generation of gay witchcraft. Highly Recommend!
It’s like traditional witchcraft had sex with postmodernism and had a gay witch baby.
I’m just in awe. This is such an exquisite work, I can’t put it down.
A Seeker
Re-queering the Male Mysteries
In Breeding Devils in Chaos, Sven Davisson delves into the enigmatic realms of traditional witchcraft, infusing them with a postmodern and requeered perspective. The book navigates the intricate landscapes of male mysteries, offering a provocative exploration that challenges heteronormative notions. Through Davisson’s lens, ancient practices are reimagined, inviting readers into a world where tradition intersects with contemporary understanding, enriching the discourse on witchcraft and masculinity.
Divided into three distinct sections, Breeding Devils explores the rich tapestry of heathen praxis in “Plowing the Field,” lays the foundations for a post-modern interpretation of Wicca in “Sowing the Seeds,” and a queer Book of Ways in “The Goodman’s Croft.” Praised as “expansive” by an early reader, Davisson’s work intricately intertwines British pre-history with contemporary themes like chaos magic and the emergence of queer activism, offering a comprehensive reference for queer male witches that spans across time and tradition.
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