Raymond Buckland

Raymond Buckland, known as "The Father of American Wicca," played a crucial role in introducing Wicca to the United States.

He authored the first American book on witchcraft written by a practitioner, "Witchcraft from the Inside." Buckland's prolific career includes nearly sixty books, with his most renowned work being "Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft." He also penned three encyclopedias: "The Witch Book," "The Fortunetelling Book," and "The Spirit Book." Buckland's contributions to Wiccan literature and practice have been influential in shaping the modern understanding and practice of Wicca in America, establishing him as a key figure in the religion's development and popularization.