Witchcraft. The Library of Esoterica av Jessica Hundley & Pam Grossman

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<p><strong>Initiating readers in the fascinating and complex history of witchcraft</strong>, from the goddess mythologies of ancient cultures to the contemporary embrace of the craft by modern artists and activists, this expansive tome conjures up a breathtaking overview of an age-old tradition. Rooted in legend, folklore, and myth, the archetype of the witch has evolved from the tales of Odysseus and Circe, the Celtic seductress Cerridwen, and the myth of Hecate, fierce ruler of the moonlit night. In <em><strong>Witchcraft</strong></em> we survey her many incarnations since, as she shape-shifts through the centuries, alternately transforming into mother, nymph, and crone¿seductress and destroyer.<br/><br/>Edited by Jessica Hundley, and co-edited by author, scholar, and practitioner Pam Grossman, this enthralling visual chronicle is the first of its kind, a <strong>deep dive into the complex symbologies behind witchcraft traditions, as explored through the history of art itself</stro