Copyright Date:
2020
Edition Date:
2020
Release Date:
08/04/20
Pages:
77 pages
ISBN:
0-7112-5799-X
ISBN 13:
978-0-7112-5799-3
Dewey:
133.43
Dimensions:
27 cm
Language:
English
Reviews:
Publishers Weekly
(Fri Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 2023)
The history of witchcraft from antiquity to the modern day unfolds in this artful guide. Directly addressing apprenticing witches, Légère and Whyte write in an intimate storytelling style: -Dear sister, If this book has found its way into your possession, then it means it is time for you to begin your apprenticeship.- Collage-like spreads featuring haunting, stylized imagery by Pérez approach a broad range of topics explored in short, approachable sections. The authors examine changing perceptions of magic and witchcraft throughout time (with notable focus on the persecution of alleged witches), providing intriguing reflections on how events and cultural zeitgeists have influenced such perceptions: -Having fallen into relative obscurity in the 18th century, we began to be talked about once more in the following decade.- Additional sections introduce common practices and divination tools, famed witches of the past, and concepts and materials relating to witchery. Readers curious about the broader roots and evolution of witchcraft will find a valuable resource in this elegant and insightful volume. Ages 9-14. (Aug.)
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Publishers Weekly
(Fri Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 2023)
Explore the mystical history of witches throughout time and all over the world. Discover the symbols of witchcraft, reveal the magic of crystals and become familiar with the spellbinding lore of the witch.
Since ancient times, magic and witchcraft have inspired both fear and fascination. More recently, witchcraft has become a popular symbol for feminist empowerment. Everything a young witch needs to know is contained in Secrets of the Witch. Uncover the meaning and history behind magical tools and symbols such as cauldrons and pentagrams, find out the truths of the Salem Witch Trials and learn about witches in popular culture, from the ancient figure of Circe to Hermione Granger.
- Part history, part spellbook, this magical compendium gives a fascinating insight into the lives and practices of witchesthroughout time and from all over the world.
- Initiates to the ways of the witch will learn the stories of legendary and real-life witches, as well as how to make their own talisman, how to use magical crystals and plants, which familiar is right for them and so much more.
- Aspiring witches 9 years and older will find this an invaluable and empowering guide, filled with authentic detail and strikingly illustrated.
With the supernatural wisdom of modern-day witches
Elsa Whyte and
Julie Légère and
Laura Pérez’s rich artwork, step into your
dark sisterhood and discover the
Secrets of the Witch.
Welcome to Our World
Etymology
Glossary of terms
Witches and folklore around the world
Nature as a Magical Force e
The moon
Guardians of plants and destinies
The magic of ancient Egypt
The druidesses
Hermes Trismegistus and the correspondence principle
Circe
The Middle Ages and the Distrust of Magic
Seizing the sacred
Magic of the people
Alchemy
Magic becomes witchcraft
Jeanne of Brigue
The Renaissance Witch Hunts
The turn of the 15th century
Demonology
How to hunt a witch
The Devil’s mark
We were accused of...
We were suspected if...
Double, double, toil and trouble
Older women who lived alone
Wise women and healers
The Salem witch trials
The Triumph of Reason
Poison, Black Mass, and birthmarks
From witches to liars
A poisonous affair
Catherine Deshayes, the fortune-teller
Romanticism & Re-enchantment
Witches and fairy tales
Voodoo
Matilda Joslyn Gage
Marie Laveau
The Witches Return
Proud to be a witch
Witch hunts now
Political magic
Witches in pop culture
Hermione Granger & Willow Rosenberg
Magical Symbols
Magic numbers
Magic words
Symbolic animals
Magical objects
Cosmology
Geometry
Practical Magic
The herbs of witches
The power of stones
How to use a crystal pendulum
Talismans, pentacles, and amulets
Make your own talisman
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