Witchcraft unravels the myth from the mystery, the facts from the legends, in this bewitching introduction to witchcraft's lesser-known history.
Uncover the meanings of their rituals and rites, their lore, and their craftDiscover 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 talesand 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.
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.
- ISBN10 0764154656
- ISBN13 9780764154652
- Publish Date 8 September 2002
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 16 June 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint B.E.S. Publishing
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 192
- Language English