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New Worlds October/November/December 2011 (Holiday Gift Guide) Issue

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Term: cauldron

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Cauldron: The cauldron is a large metal vessel, usually made of iron. It is seen to be symbolic of the Goddess. Fires may be lit within it, or the cauldron may be filled with water and flowers. Despite popular misconceptions, brews are rarely created in the cauldron.Scott Cunningham

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The Well Worn Path Review

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