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Season of the witch : a spellbinding history of witches and other magical folk / Matt Ralphs ; illustrated by Nuria Tamarit.
Tracing as far back as the Stone Age, witches have fascinated us for centuries. But were they evil sorceresses determined to seek revenge, or suppressed feminists who were misunderstood? From Egyptian priestesses to Norse healers, take a closer look at witches throughout history and across the world, in this holistic non-fiction book that incorporates poetry, art, mythology, hexes, potions, and magic from different cultures and religions around the world.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781912497713
- ISBN: 9781912497539
- ISBN: 1912497530
- ISBN: 1912497719
- Physical Description: 1 volume : illustrations ; 29 cm
- Publisher: London : Flying Eye Books, 2020.
Content descriptions
| Formatted Contents Note: | A magical gathering -- Ancient Mesopotamian magic ; Ea ; What a witch looks like -- Ancient Egyptian magic ; Heka ; The Book of the Dead -- Ancient Greek magic ; Circe ; Wands and familiars -- Slavic magic ; Baba-Yaga ; Cauldrons and potions ; Rasputin -- Norse magic ; Sea witches ; Spells and incantations -- Medieval magic ; Mother Shipton ; Grimoires -- South African magic ; Vodou ; Marie Laveau ; Voudou dolls and charms -- Japanese magic ; Yama-uba ; Hannya masks -- Early Modern magic ; The Salem witch trials ; Malleus Maleficarum -- Modern day magic ; Gerald Gardner ; A silver thread. |
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| Subject: | Witches > History > Juvenile literature. Witchcraft > History > Juvenile literature. Witchcraft. Magic. |
| Genre: | Informational works. Picture books. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Lehigh Valley Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown Public Library | J 133.43 RALP (Text) | 34455006871806 | Juv Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Easton Main Library | JUV 133.4 R (Text) | 31901004598076 | Juv Nonfiction | Available | - |
