Culture and History

First published in 1680, A Discovery of the Impostures of Witches and Astrologers is an important historical resource on the ideas and beliefs surrounding witchcraft that were used to justify the persecution of witches and other practitioners. This reproduction of the original text includes a forewo..

Explore the magical world of animals with this comprehensive guide. From reptiles and amphibians to birds, insects, and more, learn about the rich history and lore of these creatures in the practice of witchcraft. Author Giles Watson delves into the significance of each animal and how they can be em..

I ordered this book months ago at the request of a customer, and upon reading it, I was moved by its poignant exploration of the liminal space and its unique place in the Mexican American magical world. The book is a tribute to the traditions, history, and resilience of Mexican American culture, and..

"Becoming Dangerous: Witchy Femmes, Queer Conjurers, and Magical Rebels" is a thought-provoking collection of essays that delves into the topic of resistance and personal empowerment. Written by marginalized voices including feminists, LGBTQ+ individuals, and witches, the book explores the..

“To be pagan is to be connected to the land in a way that stands outside of—and often in opposition to—the concerns of the urban and of Empire. Even though the official histories of humanity always focus on them, empires and the cities they form are mere temporary interruptions to ..

From the publisher: "An extended essay by one of the most prolific modern writers on witchcraft lore, examining the question of "why witches flew." The "flight" of the medieval witches was a rapturous transportation to the distant, ecstatic rite of the Sabbat. As has ..

 CALIBAN AND THE WITCH is a history of the body in the transition to capitalism. Moving from the peasant revolts of the late Middle Ages to the witch-hunts and the rise of mechanical philosophy, Federici investigates the capitalist rationalization of social reproduction. She shows how the battl..

Cat Call: Reclaiming the Feral Feminine (an Untamed History of the Cat Archetype in Myth and Magic) "An exploration of the untamed crossroads where 'the feline' and 'the feminine' mingle and make magic. From ancient Egypt to early modern Venice to Edo Japan, the witch tria..

This fully annotated transcript from one of the great unsung heroes of witchcraft shares a wonderful collection of hands-on practices for the traditional witch. You will also discover a history of the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic that Cecil founded, a treatise on the practices of the wayside witch..

Uncover the dark origins of England's idyllic countryside with Cloven Country. Explore the legends and myths that paint a sinister picture of the rolling hills and country lanes, believed to have been created and shaped by the Devil himself. From tales of rocks hurled into place and valleys carv..

An exploration of the wild spirits that once roamed the lands and inhabited the waters and the pagan rites used to gain their good will - Explores medieval stories and folk traditions of brownies, fairies, giants, dragons, will-o'-the-wisps, and demons - Explains the specific rites perfo..