Country: United Kingdom
ISSN Number: 122930042029
Published By: Metropolis Group
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Witches Magazine (Digital Version)
From medieval fears of maleficium to the mass hysteria of early modern Europe, this collection explores the history and mythology of witchcraft across centuries of belief and accusation. Moving beyond familiar images of broomsticks and black hats, it examines how witches were imagined within ordinary communities, blamed for misfortune, illness, and social unrest. From the witch trials of early modern Europe, where thousands were executed, to wider traditions of magic and ritual, it reveals a shifting blend of folklore and lived experience. Across Britain and beyond, it investigates figures such as the Witchfinder General, the role of familiars, and protective objects like witch bottles and ritual markings. It also considers sceptical voices and the gradual decline of witchcraft beliefs under changing legal and scientific ideas. Drawing on historical accounts and cultural analysis, the collection shows how witchcraft reflected human fears more than a single reality.
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