Witchcraft
unravels the myth from the mystery, the facts from the legends, in this bewitching introduction to witchcraft’s lesser-known history.
Spanning several centuries and comprising unbelievable facts and little-known legends, meet all the witches of your imagination and learn why, where and how it all began.
Uncover the meanings of their rituals and rites
, their lore, and their craft
Discover the significance of their sabbats and covens
, their chalices and wands, their robes and their religion.
Unlock the secrets of the legendary witches of mythology
and folk tales
and find out how these early stories influenced the
persecutions and witch hunts
of the Middle Ages.
Learn about the people who inspired the pagan revival
and how their work in literature and magic rekindled the fires of the sabbats across Europe and the
New World today
.
Features spell-binding historic and contemporary pictures
that perfectly capture the key characters, events and wonders of this captivating, colourful and controversial history.