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Charmed Book of Shadows Replica (Paperback): Julia Caroline Scott Charmed Book of Shadows Replica (Paperback)
Julia Caroline Scott; Edited by Yirka Marjorie Rodriguez De Leon 2
R3,288 Discovery Miles 32 880 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Mephistopheles - The Devil in the Modern World (Paperback, New edition): Jeffrey Burton Russell Mephistopheles - The Devil in the Modern World (Paperback, New edition)
Jeffrey Burton Russell
R805 Discovery Miles 8 050 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Mephistopheles is the fourth and final volume of a critically acclaimed history of the concept of the Devil. The series constitutes the most complete historical study ever made of the figure that has been called the second most famous personage in Christianity.In his first three volumes Jeffrey Burton Russell brought the history of Christian diabology to the end of the Middle Ages, showing the development of a degree of consensus, even in detail, on the concept of the Devil. Mephistopheles continues the story from the Reformation to the present, tracing the fragmentation of the tradition. Using examples from theology, philosophy, art, literature, and popular culture, he describes the great changes effected in our idea of the Devil by the intellectual and cultural developments of modem times.Emphasizing key figures and movements, Russell covers the apogee of the witch craze in the Renaissance and Reformation, the effects of the Enlightenment's rationalist philosophy, the Romantic image of Satan, and the cynical or satirical literary treatments of the Devil in the late nineteenth century. He concludes that although today the Devil may seem an outworn metaphor, the very real horrors of the twentieth century suggest the continuing need for some vital symbol of radical evil.A work of great insight and learning, Mephistopheles deepens our understanding of the ways in which people in Western societies have dealt with the problem of evil.

Witches and Demons - A Comparative Perspective on Witchcraft and Satanism (Paperback): Jean La Fontaine Witches and Demons - A Comparative Perspective on Witchcraft and Satanism (Paperback)
Jean La Fontaine
R893 Discovery Miles 8 930 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Devil worship, black magic, and witchcraft have long captivated anthropologists as well as the general public. In this volume, Jean La Fontaine explores the intersection of expert and lay understandings of evil and the cultural forms that evil assumes. The chapters touch on public scares about devil-worship, misconceptions about human sacrifice and the use of body parts in healing practices, and mistaken accusations of children practicing witchcraft. Together, these cases demonstrate that comparison is a powerful method of cultural understanding, but warns of the dangers and mistaken conclusions that untrained ideas about other ways of life can lead to.

Laurie Cabot's Book of Shadows (Paperback): Laurie Cabot, Penny Cabot, Christopher Penczak Laurie Cabot's Book of Shadows (Paperback)
Laurie Cabot, Penny Cabot, Christopher Penczak
R1,109 R956 Discovery Miles 9 560 Save R153 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Wicca - Book of Shadows for Beginners: Learn Wiccan Magick, Spells and Rituals for Love, Sex, Beauty, Marriage, Wealth,... Wicca - Book of Shadows for Beginners: Learn Wiccan Magick, Spells and Rituals for Love, Sex, Beauty, Marriage, Wealth, Happiness and Power (Paperback)
Ray Wesker
R230 Discovery Miles 2 300 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Revolutionary Witchcraft - A Guide to Magical Activism (Paperback): Sarah Lyons Revolutionary Witchcraft - A Guide to Magical Activism (Paperback)
Sarah Lyons
R394 R331 Discovery Miles 3 310 Save R63 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A fiery, intersectional guide for activists and witches alike, Revolutionary Witchcraft is an empowered introduction to the history and practice of politically-motivated magic. From the politically charged origins of the word "witch" to the present-day magical resistance, this bold handbook explores the role of witchcraft in our modern world. Author, activist, and practicing witch Sarah Lyons takes readers on a journey through a leftist history of magic -- from the witch hunts of early modern England, through the Salem Witch Trials, and up to our present moment. Pairing mystical acts, including sigil magic and soul flight, with core organizing tactics, like power mapping and protests, Revolutionary Witchcraft offers a blueprint for building a politically grounded magical praxis. From social justice to environmental activism, this radical re imagining of political activism addresses today's most pressing problems with empowering, inclusive rituals and magical actions. Each chapter introduces a key concept, like dreaming big, experiencing magical initiation, and joining the revolution, supported by a surprising historical case study on the power of mystical action. Full of actionable ideas for magical organising, and an appendix packed with customised spells, Revolutionary Witchcraft is the perfect companion for the magical uprising.

Wicca Candle Magic - A Beginner's Guide to Practicing Wiccan Candle Magic, with Simple Candle Spells (Hardcover): Lisa... Wicca Candle Magic - A Beginner's Guide to Practicing Wiccan Candle Magic, with Simple Candle Spells (Hardcover)
Lisa Chamberlain
R615 Discovery Miles 6 150 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Living Wicca Today Pagan Holidays & Earth Magic - A Beginner's Guide to Traditions and Practices (Paperback): Kardia Zoe Living Wicca Today Pagan Holidays & Earth Magic - A Beginner's Guide to Traditions and Practices (Paperback)
Kardia Zoe
R243 Discovery Miles 2 430 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Her Kind - The gripping story of Ireland's first witch hunt (Paperback): Niamh  Boyce Her Kind - The gripping story of Ireland's first witch hunt (Paperback)
Niamh Boyce 1
R215 R172 Discovery Miles 1 720 Save R43 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

'Gripping ... a story of loss, ambition, misogyny, family love and what it means to belong ... evocative and atmospheric' Irish Times 1324, Kilkennie: A time of suspicion and conspiracy. A place where zealous men rage against each other - and even more against uppity women A woman finds refuge with her daughter in the household of a childhood friend. The friend, Alice Kytler, gives her former companion a new name, Petronelle, a job as a servant, and warns her to hide their old connection. But in aligning herself with a powerful woman, Petronelle and her child are in more danger than they ever faced in the savage countryside ... Tense, moving and atmospheric Her Kind is vivid reimagining of the events leading to the Kilkenny Witch Trial. __________ 'Masterful ... Boyce delicately unfolds this atmospheric, magical thriller with pace and juice, while also making sure that the sentiments (vilification of women, policing of female biology) echo through time' Sunday Independent 'Shines a light on women who have been silenced. This tightly paced novel confirms Boyce as an important voice in Irish literature' Louise O'Neill 'Sings of these modern times' RTE Guide 'Pulls us into a world both seductively alien, yet uneasily, all-too-humanly, familiar' Mia Gallagher 'The plot is pacey and menacing, and the writing is clear, sharp and studded with glistening phrases ... a wonderful shout through time' Nuala O'Connor 'Beautifully absorbing ... highly recommended' Hot Press 'Moving and atmospheric' Irish Country Magazine 'Enthralling' Irish Examiner 'Niamh Boyce has taken a bleak and dismal period and sent a bolt of beautiful and revealing light into the darkness' John MacKenna

All Acts of Love and Pleasure - Inclusive Wicca (Paperback): Yvonne Aburrow All Acts of Love and Pleasure - Inclusive Wicca (Paperback)
Yvonne Aburrow
R677 Discovery Miles 6 770 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Wicca Elemental Magic - A Guide to the Elements, Witchcraft, and Magic Spells (Paperback): Lisa Chamberlain Wicca Elemental Magic - A Guide to the Elements, Witchcraft, and Magic Spells (Paperback)
Lisa Chamberlain
R236 Discovery Miles 2 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Poison Prescriptions - Power Plant Medicine, Magic & Ritual (Hardcover, 0th New edition): The Seed Sistas Poison Prescriptions - Power Plant Medicine, Magic & Ritual (Hardcover, 0th New edition)
The Seed Sistas; Illustrated by Silva; Foreword by Neneh Cherry
R599 R493 Discovery Miles 4 930 Save R106 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Poison Prescriptions is a stunningly illustrated grimoire of some of the most notorious plants: henbane, datura, belladonna, among others. It is also a practical guide to plant magic, medicine and ritual, offering advice to professional and home herbalists, to those interested in forgotten lore and the old ways, and to all those who wish to reclaim control of their own wellbeing. This book urges the resurrection of the ancient tradition of using these witching herbs in ritual and medicine. Now is the time to relink magic and medicine in the context of modern herbalism and contemporary witchcraft. Discover: Safe ways of interacting with the witching herbs to usher in wellbeing and healing. Practical activities ranging from meditations and folklore writing to wreath making and beer brewing. Step-by-step instructions to creating the powerful witches' Flying Ointment and using it in ritual, sex magic and lucid dreaming.

The Salem Witchcraft Trials - A Legal History (Paperback, New): Peter Charles Hoffer The Salem Witchcraft Trials - A Legal History (Paperback, New)
Peter Charles Hoffer
R647 Discovery Miles 6 470 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In late seventeenth-century New England, the eternal battle between God and Satan was brought into the courtroom. Between January 1692 and May 1693 in Salem, Massachusetts, neighbors turned against neighbors and children against parents with accusations of witchcraft, and nineteen people were hanged for having made pacts with the devil.

Peter Charles Hoffer, a historian long familiar with the Salem witchcraft trials, now reexamines this notorious episode in American history and presents many of its legal details in correct perspective for the first time. He tells the real story of how religious beliefs, superstitions, clan disputes, and Anglo-American law and custom created an epidemic of accusations that resulted in the investigation of nearly two hundred colonists and, for many, the ordeal of trail and incarceration. He also examines life during this crisis period of New England history--a time beset by Indian wars, disease, severe weather, and challenges to Puritan hegemony--to show how an atmosphere of paranoia contributed to this outbreak of persecution.

Hoffer examines every aspect of this history, from accusations to grand jury investigations to the conduct of the trials themselves. He shows how rights we take for granted today--such as rules of evidence and a defendant's right to legal counsel--did not exist in colonial times, and he demonstrates how these cases relate to current instances of children accusing adults of abuse.

"The Salem Witchcraft Trials," a concise history written expressly for students and general readers, contains much new material not found in the author's earlier work. It sheds important light on the period and shows that our horror of these infamous proceedings must be tempered with sympathy for a people who gave in to panic in the face of a harsh and desolate existence.


A Defence of Witchcraft Belief - A Sixteenth-Century Response to Reginald Scot's Discoverie of Witchcraft (Hardcover):... A Defence of Witchcraft Belief - A Sixteenth-Century Response to Reginald Scot's Discoverie of Witchcraft (Hardcover)
Eric Pudney
R2,392 Discovery Miles 23 920 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This is the first published edition of a fascinating manuscript on witchcraft in the collection of the British Library, written by an unknown sixteenth-century scholar. Responding to a pre-publication draft of Reginald Scot's sceptical Discoverie of Witchcraft (1584), the treatise represents the most detailed defence of witchcraft belief to be written in the early modern period in England. It highlights in detail the scriptural and theological justifications for a belief in witches, covering ground that may well have been considered too sensitive for print publications and presenting learned arguments not found in any other contemporary English work. Consequently, it offers a unique insight into elite witchcraft belief dating from the very beginning of the English witchcraft debate. This edition, which includes a comprehensive analytical introduction, presents the treatise with modernised spelling and relevant excerpts from Scot's book. -- .

The Witch's Book of Love - Hundreds of Magical Ways to Attract and Strengthen Love (Hardcover): Mary Shannon The Witch's Book of Love - Hundreds of Magical Ways to Attract and Strengthen Love (Hardcover)
Mary Shannon
R221 Discovery Miles 2 210 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Now you can find love faster than ever with this complete guide to magical matchmaking! The Witch's Book of Love has all the spells and solutions to help you on your quest for love-and shows you how to make your relationship grow and prosper into the love you've always dreamed of! The Witch's Book of Love has all you need to know about attracting the perfect partner with everything from spells and palmistry to astrology and numerology. Check your compatibility and seal your new relationship with charms and other magical mojo so you can make your love last a lifetime.

Scottish Herbs and Fairy Lore (Paperback): Ellen Hopman Scottish Herbs and Fairy Lore (Paperback)
Ellen Hopman
R534 Discovery Miles 5 340 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Many of the herbal and magical practices of the Scots are echoed in traditional Norwegian folk medicine and magic. This is a valuable resource book not only for the serious folklorist, but also for a wider audience interested in a deeper look at rural Scottish practices. Ms. Hopman has done an amazing amount of research, and her Scottish herbalism section is far more detailed than I've seen elsewhere. A "must have" for the northern European folklorist's library.
Jane T. Sibley, Ph.D., author of "The Hammer of the Smith" and "The Divine Thunderbolt: Missile of the Gods."
Through her books, Ellen Evert Hopman lifts the veil between worlds of the present and the past. She guides the reader on a fascinating journey to our ancient Celtic history, simultaneously restoring lost knowledge and entertaining the reader. Be prepared to be educated and delighted.
Wendy Farley, Clan McKleod
The first things is WOW Ellen Hopman has given us a volume that belongs in Harry Potter's library. This wonderful collection of enchantments, faery lore and herbal potions, is presented by a practicing herbalist and (I suspect) magician. It is a useful manual of magic, an unusual tourist guide to Scotland, certainly a delightful read, and at the very least, a comprehensive and thoroughly footnoted collection of folk lore for humorless librarians and scholars.
Matthew Wood MS (Scottish School of Herbal Medicine) Registered Herbalist (American Herbalists Guild)
Every now and again, a book emerges from the waves of occult and magical authorship that delves into the deep and ancestral waters of old magic This book is one of those rare occasions. From the lore of herbs to the blessing of stones; from avioding the elf-blast to healing through Faerie blessing - Ellen guides the reader through ancient groves of oral lore to discover a power and spirit that connects the reader to the oldest of magics, the earth and her elements. I am confident that the Scottish Ancestral Wise Ones, are renewed through this book and the old ways live once again
Orion Foxwood, Traditional Witch Elder, Conjurer in Southern Root-Doctoring and Faery Seer (www.orionfoxwood.com), author of "The Faery Teachings" (R.J. Stewart Books) and "The Tree of Enchantment" (Weiser Books).

Buckland's Practical Color Magick (Paperback): Raymond Buckland Buckland's Practical Color Magick (Paperback)
Raymond Buckland
R354 Discovery Miles 3 540 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Color Magick is the most effective, yet the most simple method of knowledge and practice in all the fields of psychic and spiritual development. Color surrounds us in our world and this book can show you how to put that color to work. Color Magick is powerful, yet safe. It is creative and fun to do. It is the use of a natural element in a practical way. Color Magick can be used in meditation, healing, ESP, Tarot, crystal-gazing, ritual, candle-magick, and many other forms of magical practice. Learn all of its secrets in this exciting book!

The Truth About Witchcraft (Paperback): Scott Cunningham The Truth About Witchcraft (Paperback)
Scott Cunningham
R182 Discovery Miles 1 820 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Now available with an updated cover, The Truth About Witchcraft provides a wonderful introduction to Witchcraft and Wicca for those new to the craft. Exploring the history of folk magic and the contemporary practices of Witchcraft and Wicca, this highly accessible book shares simple rituals for love, prosperity, raising energy, and more. You will also discover helpful tips and techniques for utilizing crystals, herbs, candles, cauldrons, and wands. Dispelling the many myths and misunderstandings that surround Witchcraft, this convenient guide shows how to work with timeless rituals and natural energies in order to create positive changes in your life. Whether you want to learn about the Goddess and the God or the special holidays known as sabbats and esbats, you will discover the answers you seek.

Witchcraft: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback, New): Malcolm Gaskill Witchcraft: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback, New)
Malcolm Gaskill
R271 R219 Discovery Miles 2 190 Save R52 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Witchcraft is a subject that fascinates us all, and everyone knows what a witch is - or do they? From childhood most of us develop a sense of the mysterious, malign person, usually an old woman. Historically, too, we recognize witch-hunting as a feature of pre-modern societies. But why do witches still feature so heavily in our cultures and consciousness? From Halloween to superstitions, and literary references such as Faust and even Harry Potter, witches still feature heavily in our society. In this Very Short Introduction Malcolm Gaskill challenges all of this, and argues that what we think we know is, in fact, wrong. Taking a historical perspective from the ancient world to contemporary paganism, Gaskill reveals how witchcraft has meant different things to different people and that in every age it has raised questions about the distinction between fantasy and reality, faith and proof. Telling stories, delving into court records, and challenging myths, Gaskill examines the witch-hunts of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, and explores the reinvention of witchcraft - as history, religion, fiction, and metaphor. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Zombi. Mito Y Realidad de la Religion Vudu (English, Spanish, Paperback): Juan Jose Revenga Zombi. Mito Y Realidad de la Religion Vudu (English, Spanish, Paperback)
Juan Jose Revenga
R662 Discovery Miles 6 620 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Kitchen Witchcraft: Spells & Charms (Paperback): Rachel Patterson Kitchen Witchcraft: Spells & Charms (Paperback)
Rachel Patterson
R216 R196 Discovery Miles 1 960 Save R20 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

There are a lot of things in the universe that we don't understand. When something is meant to happen, it will whether you cast a spell or not. But you can help it on its way by guiding and encouraging it and maybe even tweaking events a little too. A spell can be worked in many ways, from a simple pointing of the finger to a complicated ritual involving lots of herbs and crystals and, of course, any variation in between. What will happen for sure is the boost of confidence and happy buzz you will receive as you cast the spell, as well as the positive vibe you get from putting something into action. Kitchen Witchcraft: Spells & Charms is a the first in a series of books which delves into the world of the Kitchen Witch. Each book breaks down the whys and wherefores of the subject and includes practical guides and exercises. Other titles include Garden Magic, Altars & Rituals and The Elements.

A Coin for the Ferryman - The Death and Life of Alex Sanders, King of the Witches (Paperback): Jimahl Di Fiosa A Coin for the Ferryman - The Death and Life of Alex Sanders, King of the Witches (Paperback)
Jimahl Di Fiosa
R644 Discovery Miles 6 440 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Aradia - Or Gospel of the Witches (Paperback, New edition): Charles G. Leland Aradia - Or Gospel of the Witches (Paperback, New edition)
Charles G. Leland; Introduction by A. J Drew
R360 R297 Discovery Miles 2 970 Save R63 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Before Gerald Gardner ever thought to write his first book, there was an explorer named Charles Leland who felt he could discover and preserve the secrets of Italian Witchcraft. Leland's original quest was to make contact with practicing Italian Witches. After years of trying he met one by the name of Maddelena, who transmitted to him the teachings he was searching for. The words (stories) have become Aradia or the Gospel of the Witches. This manuscript, reportedly handed down in an oral tradition, was later translated and published in the late 1800's.

Today, a great amount of debate exists over whether or not Aradia was an authentic representation of Italian Witchcraft at the time Leland published the manuscript. Some go so far as to argue that Maddelena never really existed. While it is true that Maddelena's involvement with Leland can not be proven the fact remains that even with an uncertain origin, Aradia is one of the most important manuscripts available to the Pagan community. Even if it does not reflect the ideology of a hidden tradition of Italian Witchcraft, it most definitely presents such a powerful message that even today its words are found repeatedly in various literature. In fact, it is the foundation for one of the most powerful and well-known documents in modern Pagan lore, The Charge of the Goddess.

New Forest Folklore, Traditions & Charms (Paperback): Vikki Bramshaw New Forest Folklore, Traditions & Charms (Paperback)
Vikki Bramshaw
R514 Discovery Miles 5 140 Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Crimen Exceptum - The English Witch Prosecution in Context (Paperback): Gregory J. Durston Crimen Exceptum - The English Witch Prosecution in Context (Paperback)
Gregory J. Durston
R658 Discovery Miles 6 580 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

As the author notes, `The early-modern European witch-hunts were neither orchestrated massacres nor spontaneous pogroms. Alleged witches were not rounded up at night and summarily killed extra-judicially or lynched as the victims of mob justice. They were executed after trial and conviction with full legal process'. In this concise but highly-informed account of the persecution of witches, Gregory Durston demonstrates what a largely ordered process was the singling-out or hunting-down of perceived offenders. How a mix of superstition, fear, belief and ready explanations for ailments, misfortune or disasters caused law, politics and religion to indulge in criminalisation and the appearance of justice. Bearing echoes of modern-day `othering' and marginalisation of outsiders he shows how witchcraft became akin to treason (with its special rules), how evidentially speaking storms, sickness or coincidence might be attributed to conjuring, magic, curses and spells. All this reinforced by examples and detailed references to the law and practice through which a desired outcome was achieved. In another resonance with modern-times the author shows how decisions were often diverted into the hands of witch-hunters, witch-finders (including self-appointed Witchfinder General, Matthew Hopkins), witch-prickers and other experts as well as the quaintly titled `cunning-folk' consulted by prosecutors and `victims'. Crimen Exceptum (crimes apart). A straightforward and authoritative guide. Shows the rise and fall of prosecutions. Backed by a wealth of learning and research.

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