Witches and Wiccans /

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by Guiley, Rosemary.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Mysteries, legends, and unexplained phenomena Published by : Chelsea House, (New York :) Physical details: 120 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. Subject(s): Witchcraft. | Wicca. | Witches. Year : 2008 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Charlottetown Rural High School 133.4 GUI Available

Includes bibliographical references (p. 111-115) and index.

Boiling up a pot of trouble -- The Inquisition's reign of terror -- Anatomy of a witch trial and execution -- Witchcraft in early America -- Witchcraze in Salem -- The old religion comes out of the broom closet -- Wicca and the goddess -- Becoming a witch/Wiccan -- Spellcraft -- Wiccan celebrations.

Discusses what people have believed about witches in different time periods, witchcraft practices from different cultures around the world, and how societies have perceived those called witches.