Ancient Witchcraft

Why have societies all across the world feared witchcraft? This book delves deeply into its context, beliefs, and origins in Europe's history. The witch came to prominence - and often a painful death - in early modern Europe, yet her origins are much more geographically diverse and historically deep. In this landmark book, Ronald Hutton traces witchcraft from the ancient world to the early modern state.

Exploring the Dark Feminine: Lamaštu and Lilith This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the mythological figures Lamaštu and Lilith, tracing their origins, roles, and transformations across various cultures and time periods. Chapter One introduces Lamaštu, an ancient Mesopotamian demoness, detailing her characteristics, names, and the types of activities attributed to her. It also covers related figures like Dimme and Pašittu, and delves into the forms and nature of Lamaštu, including her role in black magical theurgy. Chapter Two shifts focus to Lilith in Mesopotamia, ...

An exiled angel. A Fae knight. A shape-shifting thief. A spellbook that could destroy the realms. They say curiosity killed the cat. In my case, it got me exiled from the heavens. I’m Careena, a former angel of the celestial Host. Fallen and furious about it. Cast out for asking too many questions, now I’m stuck on Earth, running meaningless missions to earn my way back into the heavens... even though I’m not sure I belong there anymore. My latest assignment seemed simple: recover a powerful spellbook stolen by a coven of witches. Easy enough. Or so I thought. Then I met Alyster. A ...

Struggling to Find Spiritual Balance? Unlock the Secrets of Wicca to Cultivate Harmony, Empowerment, and Ancient Wisdom! Are you searching for deeper meaning and balance in your life, feeling disconnected from your spiritual essence, or yearning for ancient wisdom to guide you? "THE 7 PILLARS OF WICCA" is your ultimate guide to unlocking the secrets of witchcraft, offering you 150 transformative techniques and rituals to cultivate harmony, balance, and power. Transform your spiritual journey with this comprehensive guide that dives deep into the essence of Wicca. Whether you are a beginner ...

This is the fourteenth book in the HFS Core Curriculum. For best results, each book is meant to be gone through in the order they are listed as they build on the prior one. This book will help you plan out your Grimoire from a practical standpoint. Together, we walk through each section you could incorporate, why or why not, and how it might impact your practice in the short term and the long term. Instead of having a Grimoire that looks like every other Grimoire, we hope that we can guide you into tailoring a Grimoire to you and your needs, and offers insight into how to make sure that ...

Visit Ashok's official website meakalpa.com to read an exclusive excerpt from The Bombay Lovecraft Society! Membership comes at a price... From Bram Stoker and CWA nominated and Utopiales Nantes Award-winning author Ashok Banker comes a chilling new novel of occult horror set in 1980s Bombay A masterful fusion of Lovecraftian terror and Indian Gothic that will haunt your dreams long after you've turned the final page. In the shadows of 1980s Bombay lurks an ancient evil that makes the notorious Rockman serial killings pale in comparison. When a struggling artist is lured into the mysterious...

He came to bury a grandmother he barely knew. He found himself unearthing a war he never believed in. Alex Rivers, a cynical journalist whose career was built on debunking the very idea of the supernatural, arrives in the dust-choked, forgotten Texas border town of Hopewell with one goal: settle the affairs of his estranged grandmother, Ada, and get back to civilization. Ada was the family enigma, a reclusive herbalist whispered to be a "Hedge Witch," her isolated adobe house a testament to a life lived on the fringes of reality. Alex expects to find a few quirky antiques and a lot of dust....

This edition of Ginnie Nightingale's The Awesome Book of Magic, Cast Spells like the Ancients did! is an essential guide for anyone seeking to harness the transformative power of thought, intention, and nature-based magic. Building on the foundation laid in her first edition, Ginnie Nightingale has not only included every spell, meditation, and technique from the original but has also added an abundance of new material designed to deepen your understanding of practical magic. In this new edition, she takes readers on a fascinating journey into the world of targeted thought, the art of ...

A Bridge Between Basic Manifestation and True Occult Power This isn’t another “think happy thoughts” book. You’ve probably tried the Law of Attraction. Maybe it sort of worked. Maybe it didn’t. Maybe you got the parking space but not the raise, or the relationship but not the respect. This book shows you why. You’re not failing at manifestation. You’re just using outdated tools on a system that’s always been programmable. This book takes you deeper—into the mechanics of energy, symbols, spirits, timing, and the power behind real High Magik. No robes required. No fluff. ...

This comprehensive guide delves deep into the history and meanings of each of the 24 runes of the Elder Futhark, the oldest known runic alphabet. It explores the mythology and lore surrounding these ancient symbols and provides practical guidance for how you can use them in your own spiritual practices and personal development.

Celebrate the seasons of the year according to the ancient Pagan traditions. Ancient Ways shows how to prepare for and conduct the Sabbat rites, and helps you harness the magickal energy for weeks afterward. The wealth of seasonal rituals and charms within are drawn from ancient sources but are easily performed with readily available materials.

An ancient curse. A man desperate for redemption. And a witch who seeks vengeance. Victor Blackburn is living on borrowed time, cursed to die unless he can find a way to break the spell that haunts him. His only hope lies with Mercy Seymour, a witch who disappeared long ago—and the key to his survival may lie in the very woman he wronged. But Mercy isn’t looking for redemption. She wants revenge. She watched Victor commit a treacherous act, and she eagerly awaits the day his curse claims his life. However, fate has other plans. When Victor kidnaps Mercy and takes her to the foreboding ...

Millennia have passed since men ruled the world with technology: the seas are impassable, energy sources have dried up, and humanity has slipped into isolation and barbarity. But magic has begun to reemerge in a few, gifted people, raised as witches by their fellow sisters. They however are far from safe. Repeating a dark time in humanity's history, witches are no longer able to live a simple life without fear of reproach or ending up tied to a stake. In a world so ravaged and torn, who wouldn’t want to control the forces of magic? The Codex of the Witch was released in Italian in 2015, ...

The monsters of ancient mythology, folklore, and more contemporary urban legend have long captured the popular imagination. While most people in America today relegate monsters to just that - our imaginations - we continue to be fascinated by the unknown. Linda Godfrey is one of the country's leading authorities on modern-day monsters and has interviewed countless eyewitnesses to strange phenomena.

Freedom hangs by a thread when steel and sorceries collide... For nearly twenty years, the land of Thursley has been free, thanks to Oswynn and Dunstan and the loyal friends who stood beside them on the Night of Blood. Now, a new threat looms on the horizon, and it's up to a new generation to save Thursley. Ardith is a fighter of unsurpassed skill and fierceness who has been trained by her father to be the ultimate warrior. But will she learn to temper her actions with mercy and compassion before it's too late? Cendric is a wizard like his mother. But his potential is locked away behind a ...

Candles represent faith and hope - a light in the darkness, the warmth of love, the heat of passion, and the fire of spirit. Here, Salem-based intuitives Sandra Mariah Wright and Leanne Marrama show you how to put the power of these simple tools to work for you in your daily life, to improve your relationships, achieve success, provide protection, increase health, honor those who have passed, and more. You don’t have to be a witch to find your inner magic.

Frostville Get ready for an enchanting roller coaster ride through D.F. Jones' sensational trilogy, The Witches of Hant Hollow. Brace yourself for the spellbinding conclusion in Frostville- a breathtaking love story that will weave into the tapestry of legends. Deep in the mystical roots of the Doanhart Coven lies a lineage tracing back to the seven sisters of Pleiades. Escaping the clutches of the tyrannical King Valdoor, these powerful witches sought solace with the first of their kind and crafted a realm known as the Waytherlands, a place tethered to our world. The battle for dominion ...

Discover a world where ancient secrets and mystical power collide in The Jade Amulet. When a mysterious relic surfaces from the depths of history, its otherworldly allure awakens a forgotten destiny and unleashes forces beyond imagination. In this spellbinding tale, a reluctant hero embarks on a perilous journey through treacherous lands and time-worn legends. Pursued by dark forces and betrayed by those closest to him, he must decipher cryptic clues, brave enchanted realms, and confront his own inner demons to unlock the amulet’s true power. Steeped in rich historical intrigue and ...

Deep beneath Greece, Hecate serves the devoted from her home in the Underworld, keeping far away from the dalliances of men, gods, and the world that broke her heart. When Hera curses one man in particular, Hecate finds herself swept up in the affairs of the pantheon, and begins to wonder if she's intervening for the right reasons—or the right man.

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