Ideal for both the dedicated follower and casual reader, as a perfect gift for yourself or someone else to treasure, this definitive encyclopedia is essential reading for anyone interested in folklore, mythology and magic. Packed full of amazing facts, bizarre information and fascinating stories, you will also be introduced to mythic witches, modern witches, sacred goddess witches, even demon witches, male and female witches, and witches from all over the globe. Most witches were thought to be pagans doing the Devil’s work.

Discover how witchcraft has inspired popular culture from Shakespeare to Harry Potter, and how witches have suffered persecution and death in centuries past. Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Complete A-Z for the Entire Magical World (Witchcraft & Spells) (Hardcover). Early witches were people who practiced witchcraft, using magic spells and calling upon spirits for help or to bring about change. A feast of facts and curiosities, rooted in magical and spiritual traditions, from all over the world, there are recipes from the witch's cauldron, magical sacred dates, and methods of witches' flights. In this mammoth magical treasure trove, Judika Illes explores the history, folklore, spirituality, and mythology of witchcraft.

As with Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells, this books focus will be cross-cultural and will span the centuries right up to the present day and popular culture. Wicca will be discussed, but the focus will not to limited to Wicca. This definite book is the most comprehensive, authoritative and entertaining guide you'll ever find on the mythology, folklore and traditions of magic. Contents: Judika Illes explores the history, folklore, spirituality, and mythology of witchcraft. Following on from the hugely successful Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells, comes the next bumper encyclopedia celebrating all facets of witchcraft. 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.

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