Witches and Witchcraft

Magical Phenomenon, Pagan Worship, Sorcery, And Religion Have All At One Time Been Thought Of As Witchcraft. Witches, Were Labeled Magical Wizards, Or Sorcerers Who Had Powers To Conjure Ill Feeling Or Will Toward Non-magical People. These Ideas Predate The Anglo-saxon Period. This Engaging And Meticulously Illustrated Atlas Reveals Cultural Ideas, From A Global Perspective, About Witches And Witchcraft, Their Place In Their Society, And The Sometimes Cruel Punishments They Were Subjected To. Sidebars And Boxes Highlight Interesting Facts, Glossary, An Index, And Resources For Further Study Conclude This Fascinating Book.