The Weiser field guide to witches : from hexes to Hermione Granger, from Salem to the Land of Oz

Witches peek from greeting cards and advertisements, and they dig twisted roots from the ground. Witches dance beneath the stars and lurk around cauldrons. Witches heal, witches scare, witches creep, and witches teach! A compendium of witches through the ages, from earliest prehistory to some of the most significant modern practitioners, The Weiser Field Guide to Witches explores who and what is a witch. From such famed historical legends as Aleister Crowley, Marie Laveau and Elizabeth Bathory to the popular literary and cinematic figures Harry Potter and The Wicked Witch of the West, Illes offers a complete range of the history of witches. Included also are the sacred--Isis, Hekate, Aradia--and the profane--the Salem Witch trials and The Burning Times. The Weiser Field Guide to Witches is appropriate for readers of all ages and serves as an excellent and entertaining introduction for those fascinated by the topic. Join Illes on a midnight ride through the famous and the infamous witches of history, popular culture, and modern day. Learn the difference between a Gardenerian and a Wiccan. Study the Witches' Travel Guide to visit sacred sites. And discover the truth when you read about How to Tell if YOU are a witch! Types of witches -- A cavalcade of witches: the famous, the infamous, and the influential -- Tools of the trade -- Arts and crafts -- Divine witches -- Entertaining witches -- Animal witches and witches' animals -- Hunting witches -- Travel tips for witches -- Are you a witch?