About the author
Gary Charles Erbe (April 12, 1951 – March 10, 2019), known as Raven Grimassi, was an American writer. He wrote over 20 books, including topics on Wicca, Stregheria, witchcraft and neo-paganism. He popularized Stregheria, the religious practice of witchcraft with roots in Italy. Grimassi presented this material in the form of neo-paganism through his books. He had been a practitioner of witchcraft for over 45 years and was the co-director of the Ash, Birch and Willow tradition. He died of pancreatic cancer on March 10, 2019.[1] == Early life and education == Grimassi was born Gary Charles Erbe in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His father was Herbert Erbe Jr. (1922–2004), who was of German and Scots heritage, and who served as a sergeant in the United States Army in World War II. His mother was Flora Gemma Erbe (1915–2011), born in Pagani, Campania. Herbert and Flora met in Italy during his military service, and they married in 1944. Flora's father was Giovanni Rescigno, a train station master in Naples, a Freemason, and an Italian witch. He entered the Order of the Pentagram in 1930.
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“Raven Grimassi delivers a seminal grimoire that successfully blends historical context with practical application, making it a vital resource for serious practitioners of Italian folk magic. The text excels in unveiling the…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Italian Witchcraft: The Old Religion of Southern Europe
“Grimassi provides a robust framework for ancestral work, blending practical instruction with rich folklore. The guide excels in offering specific techniques like the Spirit-Rider and altar construction, making it highly useful…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Communing with the Ancestors: Your Spirit Guides, Bloodline Allies, and the Cycle of Reincarnation
“Grimassi delivers a robust, authoritative survey that successfully merges history with practice, making it a vital reference for serious students of Wicca. The text excels in connecting diverse traditions into a cohesive…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Encyclopedia of Wicca & Witchcraft
