Books like Encyclopedia of witchcraft by Judika Illes

An authoritative reference guide compiling hundreds of alphabetized entries on Wicca, witchcraft, and related occult traditions, covering history, folklore, theology, notable figures, places, and contemporary resources for practitioners.

An authoritative guide to witchcraft, tracing its roots from Reformation Europe and Colonial America to the modern Wiccan and pagan revival, with over 500 clear, alphabetically arranged entries on history, practice, and key figures.

"From the wicked witch of children's stories to Halloween and present-day Wiccan groups, witches and witchcraft still fascinate observers of Western culture. Witches were believed to affect climatological catastrophes, put spells on their neighbors, and cavort with the devil. In early modern Europe and the Americas, witches and witch-hunting were an integral part of everyday life, touching major events such as the Reformation and the Scientific Revolution, as well as politics, law, medicine, and culture." "From early sorcery trials of the 14th century - associated primarily with French and Papal courts - to the witch executions of the late 18th century, this book's entries cover witch-hunting in individual countries, major witch trials from Chelmsford, England, to Salem, Massachusetts, and significant individuals from famous witches to the devout persecutors. Entries such as the evil eye, familiars, and witch-finders cover specific aspects of the witch-hunting process, while entries on writers and modern interpretations provide insight into the current thinking on early modern witch hunts."--Jacket.

An exhaustive reference on witchcraft that traces its history, folklore, spirituality, and mythology across cultures, offering recipes, sacred dates, and insights into both historical and contemporary practitioners.

A comprehensive reference covering 5,000 spells and rituals from diverse magical and spiritual traditions worldwide.