Over 200 color plates showcase diverse masquerade costumes and rituals for a vivid visual experience
Photographed in eighteen European countries to capture the wild man archetype across cultures
Hardcover format ensures durability and premium quality for collectors and readers
Written by renowned photographer Charles Freger, known for his portraits and cultural documentation
Includes insights into traditional pagan rituals and their significance in European history
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The transformation of man into beast is a central aspect of traditional pagan rituals that are centuries old and which celebrate the seasonal cycle, fertility, life and death.
Each year, throughout Europe, from Scotland to Bulgaria, from Finland to Italy, from Portugal to Greece via France, Switzerland and Germany, people literally put th
