Witchcraft

Witchcraftunravels the myth fromthe mystery, the facts from the legends, in thisbewitching introduction to witchcraft's lesser-known history. Spanning several centuries and comprising unbelievable facts and little-known legends, meet allthe witches of your imagination and learn why, where and howit all began.Uncoverthemeanings of their rituals and rites, their lore, and theircraftDiscover the significance of their sabbats andcovens, their chalices and wands, their robes and theirreligion.Unlock the secrets of the legendary witchesof mythology and folk talesand find out how theseearly stories influenced the persecutions and witch huntsof the Middle Ages.Learn about the peoplewho inspired the pagan revival and how their work inliterature and magic rekindled the fires of the sabbatsacross Europe and the New World today.Features spell-binding historic and contemporary pictures that perfectly capture the key characters, events and wonders ofthis captivating, colourful and controversial history.