The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft by Judika Illes

The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft by Judika Illes

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.

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ISBN 13	9780007192939
ISBN 10	0007192932
Title	The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft
Author	Judika Illes
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	HarperCollins Publishers
Year published	2005-09-05
Number of pages	896
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