Magic and Witchcraft - An Illustrated History (Clydesdale Ruth)(Pevná vazba)

From ancient Greece and Rome to the birth of the New Witchcraft, the history of this enthralling subject is skilfully told in this richly illustrated hardback. Historically witchcraft was used to influence the unpredictable aspects of life such as crops, health and lifestock protection. With people feeling powerless against ill fortune, it became easy to blame malevolent magic and the figure of the witch. Witchcraft today is a benevolent religion that is unrelated to the historic fantasy, but which often employs ancient magical techniques such as poppets and charms. This meticulously researched history enables the reader to see the timeline for how magic and witchcraft - and perceptions of it - has developed over the centuries. From the glamour of witches depicted in art, such as Circe, Medea, Morgan le Fay and Nimue, to famous historical incidents such as the witch
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