Description
Following on from the hugely successful Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells, comes the next bumper encyclopedia celebrating all facets of witchcraft. This definite book is the most comprehensive, authoritative and entertaining guide you can ever find on the mythology, folklore and traditions of magic.
In this mammoth magical treasure trove, Judika Illes explores the history, folklore, spirituality, and mythology of witchcraft. A feast of facts and curiosities, rooted in magical and religious traditions, from in all places the world, there are recipes from the witch’s cauldron, magical sacred dates, and methods of witches’ flights. Discover how witchcraft has inspired popular culture from Shakespeare to Harry Potter, and how witches have suffered persecution and death in centuries past.
Packed full of amazing facts, ordinary information and fascinating stories, you’ll also be introduced to mythic witches, brand new witches, sacred goddess witches, even demon witches, female and male witches, and witches from in all places the globe.
Ideal for both the dedicated follower and casual reader, as a perfect gift for yourself or any person else to treasure, this definitive encyclopedia is very important reading for somebody interested in folklore, mythology and magic.
