Books like Curses, hexes & spells by Daniel Cohen

A collection of retold Greek and Roman myths from the Age of Fable by Thomas Bulfinch, drawing on classical literature and folklore for engaging retellings of ancient tales, including Venus and Adonis, Jupiter and Juno, and Daphne and Apollo.

A children's fantasy retelling of George, the Red Cross Knight, slaying a dragon in medieval England and bringing peace and joy to the land.

A practical guide offering teen-friendly spells for everyday challenges— from self‑image to bullying— that encourages belief in magic while promoting kindness.

A young knight's tale of bravery and adventure in the Arthurian legends adapted for young readers, focusing on the character of Sir Gareth rescuing a lady imprisoned by a fearsome Red Knight.

"I invoke you, holy angels and holy names, join forces with this restraining spell and bind, tie up, block, strike, overthrow, harm, destroy, kill and shatter Eucherios the charioteer and all his horses tomorrow in the arena of Rome. Let the starting-gates not [open] properly. Let him not compete quickly. Let him not pass. Let him not make the turn properly. Let him not receive the honors. Let him not squeeze over and overpower. Let him not come from behind and pass but instead let him collapse, let him be bound, let him be broken up, and let him drag behind your power. Both in the early races and the later ones. Now, now! Quickly, quickly!" "In the ancient world, it was common practice to curse or bind an enemy or rival by writing an incantation, such as the one above, on a tablet and dedicating it to a god or spirit. These curses or binding spells, commonly called defixiones, were intended to bring other people under the power and control of those who commissioned them." "More than a thousand such texts, written between the fifth century B.C.E. and the fifth century C.E., have been discovered from North Africa to England, and from Syria to Spain. Extending into every aspect of ancient life - athletic and theatrical competitions, judicial proceedings, love affairs, business rivalries, and the recovery of stolen property - they shed new light on a previously neglected dimension of classical study. Potentially harmful to the entrenched reputations of classical Greece and Rome, as well as Judaism and Christianity, as bastions, respectively, of pure philosophy and true religion, these small tablets provide a fascinating perspective on the times as well as a rare, intimate look at the personal lives of the ancient Greeks and Romans." "Many of these texts have now been translated into English for the first time, with a substantial translator's introduction revealing the cultural, social, and historical context for the texts. Contributing to the ancient and modern debate about religion and "magic," this book will interest historians, classicists, scholars of religion, and those concerned with ancient magic."--Jacket.

After ten years of being blessed by the good Shabbat angel, Esther and Chaim have a fight and are not prepared for a day of peace, so they are cursed by the bad Shabbat angel.

The Big Book of Practical Spells offers beginner and experienced practitioners a concise guide to magic, covering elemental theory, supplies, and a wide range of spells for protection, healing, fertility, and abundance.

A colorful spell book for teens, offering Wiccan charms that promise communication with the deceased, attraction magic, and persuasive spells aimed at college admissions.

An introduction to Wiccan beliefs and practices, focusing on charms, incantations, and the role of covens within the Wiccan tradition.

Presents the stories behind and discusses the validity of such famous curses as those associated with King Tut's tomb and the Hope diamond