{"product_id":"9780007192939","title":"Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft","description":"Stories of witches and the power of magic have enthralled us since humanity first walked the earth. The words \"witchcraft\" and \"witch,\" or their equivalents, are rooted in perceptions of the magical arts, primordial spiritual traditions, or women's primal power. But what is the true definition of a witch, and what do we really know about the world of magic?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft\u003c\/i\u003eis a comprehensive celebration of all facets of witchcraft. From fairy tales to familiars, hags to healers, from Ancient Egypt to modern Wicca and Neo-Paganism, this definitive reference book reveals the many faces and traditions of thousands of years of witchcraft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere is a feast of facts and curiosities, including recipes from the witch's cauldron, auspicious dates from the witch's sacred calendar, and different methods of witches' flight. Discover how witches have inspired fine art and mass entertainment, from Shakespeare to \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e, and how witchcraft has been depicted in various ways, from veneration to defamation. Learn about witches and worship, with those special deities most identified with witchcraft; and take a journey to the Burning Times, those terrible centuries when witches suffered persecution and death.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacked full of legends, lore, magic spells, potions, recipes, and rituals, \u003ci\u003eThe Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft\u003c\/i\u003e is a delightful mixture of instruction, entertainment, and the downright bizarre; it is the ultimate reference work for both the dedicated follower and casual consumer of all things magical.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJudika Illes\u003c\/b\u003e fell in love with the magical arts during childhood. She is a spell-collector, tarot-card reader, aromatherapist, and multi-cultural studies teacher. The author of three previous books of magic spells, including the companion volume to this book, \u003ci\u003eThe Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Thorsons\/Element","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47013368398064,"sku":"9780007192939","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780007192939_p0.jpg?v=1763615757","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780007192939","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}