Throughout history, from the Hindu Kavadi ceremony to the Lakota Sun Dance, the Ordeal Path has been an honored spiritual road to the magic of the flesh, and to touching the Gods. Today many Pagans are discovering this path, by accident or by design. Simultaneously, many practitioners of secular BDSM are finding themselves having spiritual experiences in the middle of their most secular scenes. This book explores the crossover points between both these communities and practices, a cross-section which is growing steadily, baring controversial articles on topics as diverse as sacred pain, bondage, hook suspension, cathartic Pagan ritual, the spirituality of dominance and submission, and being the slave of the Gods. With contributions by noted authors and activists in both communities, and stunning photography by artist and Shibari-Do artist ((ugh, it says master on the website, not my fault)) Bridgett Harrington, this book is an awe-inspiring gateway into the Realm of the Underworld… and back again.Order your copy from Lulu.com today!I am so excited about this, hm, now to get copies from Raven. This is a big ass book, so I'm not sure how many I'll carry in my event travelling shop as the print price (/author price) and the suggested retail aren't that different... but yes, this looks to be a really excellent text.All the artwork is by me, wheeeee!