Witchcraftunravels the myth fromthe mystery, the facts from the legends, in thisbewitching introduction to witchcrafts 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 theircraft
• Discover 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.