Book 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'll 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 spiritual traditions, from
all over 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, 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.
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. Previous publications:
Earth Mother Magic: Ancient Spells for Modern Belles (Fair Winds Press, 2001)
Emergency Magic! 150 Spells for Surviving the Worst-Case Scenario (Fair
Winds Press, 2002)
Spells: The Anthology (Seventh House Publications, 2002)
Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells (Element, 2004) Judika Illes'
introduction to magic and mysticism was at 6 years old. She became a
professional tarot card reader in 1988, became certified in
aromatherapy in 1999. Judika was a tutor at the Australasian College of
Herbal Studies, and has taught multi-cultural studies, world mythology,
tarot and magic to children and adults. She lives in New Jersey.
