Encyclopedia of Witchcraft HarperOne

The author of the popular Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells and Encyclopedia of Spirits now explores the exciting magic and power of the mystical world of witches in Encyclopedia of Witchcraft, a comprehensive reference book that covers everything you ever wanted to know about this fascinating topic of Pagan religion.

Folklore expert Judika Illes introduces readers to mythic witches, modern witches, sacred goddess witches, even demon witches, male and female witches, witches from all over the globe. She takes readers on an enchanting tour through witchcraft's history, mythology, and folklore, where they will discover a miscellany of facts including magic spells, rituals, potions, divination techniques, celebrations, traditions, and much more.

This definitive reference to witchcraft explores:

• Witchcraft History: From The Burning Times to modern witches, explore the full, fascinating story of the craft from a global perspective.
• Magical Arts: Discover a miscellany of facts about divination techniques, rituals, potions, and recipes used by practitioners for centuries.
• Mythology and Folklore: Meet mythic witches, sacred goddesses, and powerful figures from folklore in this enchanting tour of worldwide traditions.
• Comprehensive Reference Guide: An easy-to-use format covers everything you want to know about familiars, tools of witchcraft, celebrations, and more.