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Books > Religion & Spirituality > Alternative belief systems > Occult studies > Witchcraft
A fascinating and enlightening celebration of mushrooms and the
magic of the forest for those who revel in mushroom imagery and
lore. Mushrooms--as a decorative element, as a signifier of the
mystery of the forest, and as an adorable emblem of witchy
cottagecore dreams--have proliferated in the collective
consciousness as of late. Mushroom Magick is a whimsical collection
of mushroom facts and fables divided into three sections: first,
profiles of 22 well-known mushrooms include information on biology
and common uses as well as a rundown of their energetic properties
and suggestions for incorporating them into spellwork. Section two
provides a world-spanning collection of mushroom myths and fables.
The final section is a taste of the spells and rituals that you can
perform with common mushrooms such as creminis, shiitakes, and
portobellos--carved candles, floor washes, teas, and even some
yummy meals can improve your love life, super-charge your good
fortune, or even cast a well-deserved hex upon your most hated
enemy.
Enter the World of Folklore, Myth, and Magic
Discover binding spells and banishing spells, spells for love,
luck, wealth, power, spiritual protection, physical healing, and
enhanced fertility drawn from Earth's every corner and spanning
5,000 years of magical history.
This comprehensive resource explores the intersection of
religion, politics, and the supernatural that spawned the notorious
witch hunts in Europe and the New World. "Witch Hunts in the
Western World: Persecution and Punishment from the Inquisition
through the Salem Trials" traces the evolution of western attitudes
towards magic, demons, and religious nonconformity from the Roman
Empire through the Age of Enlightenment, placing these chilling
events into a wider social and historical context. Witch hunts are
discussed in eight narrative chapters by region, highlighting the
cultural differences of the people who incited them as well as the
key reforms, social upheavals, and intellectual debates that shaped
European thought. Vivid accounts of trials and excerpts from the
writings of both witch hunters and defenders throughout the Holy
Roman Empire, France, the British Isles and colonies, Southern
Europe, Scandinavia, and Eastern Europe bring to life one of the
most intriguing and shocking periods in Western history.
This in-depth and comprehensive resource explores the
intersection of religion, politics, and the supernatural that
spawned the notorious witch hunts in Europe and the New World.
"Witch Hunts in the Western World" traces the evolution of western
attitudes towards magic, demons, and religious nonconformity from
the Roman Empire through the Age of Enlightenment, placing these
chilling events into a wider social and historical context. Witch
hunts are discussed in fascinating detail by region, highlighting
the cultural differences of the people who incited them as well as
the key reforms, social upheavals, and intellectual debates that
shaped European thought. Vivid accounts of trials and excerpts from
the writings of both witch hunters and defenders throughout the
Holy Roman Empire, France, the British Isles and colonies, Southern
Europe, Scandinavia, and Eastern Europe bring to life one of the
most intriguing and shocking periods in Western history.
Accessible narrative chapters make this a fascinating volume for
general readers while offering a wealth of historic information for
students and scholars. Features include a complete glossary of
terms, timeline of major events, recommended reading selections,
index, and black and white illustrations.
'A groundbreaking work . . . Federici has become a crucial figure
for . . . a new generation of feminists' Rachel Kushner, author of
The Mars Room A cult classic since its publication in the early
years of this century, Caliban and the Witch is Silvia Federici's
history of the body in the transition to capitalism. Moving from
the peasant revolts of the late Middle Ages through the European
witch-hunts, the rise of scientific rationalism and the
colonisation of the Americas, it gives a panoramic account of the
often horrific violence with which the unruly human material of
pre-capitalist societies was transformed into a set of predictable
and controllable mechanisms. It Is a study of indigenous traditions
crushed, of the enclosure of women's reproductive powers within the
nuclear family, and of how our modern world was forged in blood.
'Rewarding . . . allows us to better understand the intimate
relationship between modern patriarchy, the rise of the nation
state and the transition from feudalism to capitalism' Guardian
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Occultism
- The Ultimate Guide to the Occult, Including Magic, Divination, Astrology, Witchcraft, and Alchemy: The Ultimate Guide to the Occult, Including Magic, Divination, Astrology, Witchcraft, and Alchemy
(Hardcover)
Mari Silva
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