![]() ![]() Many are from the 19 th and early 20 th century, some are older still, others are newer. While the author does tell us the culture or ethnic/religious group that the spell is connected to in a broad sense (e.g., Tuscan, Gypsy, Hindu, Gaelic, Native American, Hoodoo, broadly European, American, etc), and that’s certainly appreciated, she does not provide further details as to where – and when – exactly these spells and other workings were primarily in use.Ī modest-sized bibliography at the back of the book informs us of the source materials Greywolf used in researching and compiling this book. ![]() The spells and other information in this book are arranged by chapters devoted to different types of workings, with examples from various cultures around the world housed in each chapter. There is a fair number of things in this book that may raise some serious eyebrows.įor example, spells that call for extraordinarily hard to obtain ingredients, those that involve living (and dead) animals, others that pertain to corpses, and plenty that do not give a toss about respecting other peoples’ free will. You see, dear reader, this book is a compendium of mostly historically sourced spells, potions, incantations, conjurations, symbols and omens (the latter three are housed in the final pages of the book) from various corners of the globe.īy and large, these are not what many of us would consider modern-day magickal workings. You might not guess, however, that while those descriptors are true, the majority of spells contained within this visually pleasing book are anything but modern.Īnd you may be further surprised by the fact that a substantial portion of them involve wording that evokes or otherwise works with figures in the Abrahamic faiths (i.e., Jesus, The Holy Spirit, God, and various angels – a well as certain demons, too). Perhaps those of an especially intense or esoteric nature. If you were to go off the title of this book alone, you might think that it was another offering that presented the reader with an array of magickal spells and portions. ![]() Name: Witchcraft: A Handbook of Magick Spells of Magic Spells and Potionsīinding: Hardcover This is likely not the book you would expect based on the title That is precisely what I’ll be doing in this review post, which will provide a frank look at a relatively unique addition to the canon of witchcraft and spell books on the market today. However, there is a great deal to be said for going beyond even the most visually pleasing of covers and delving into the heart of a book. ![]()
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