Witchcraft is the oldest form of religion. It thrived until the Church suppressed it. despite the Church, it survived. In the mid 1900s it started to thrive again as Wicca.
Christina Larner has written: 'A source-book of Scottish witchcraft' -- subject(s): History, Law and legislation, Sources, Witchcraft 'Witchcraft and religion' -- subject(s): History, Religion, Witchcraft
Bengt Ankarloo has written: 'The period of the witch trials' -- subject(s): History, Trials (Witchcraft), Witchcraft
I. Tzvi Abusch has written: 'Riches Hidden in Secret Places' 'Mesopotamian witchcraft' -- subject(s): History, Witchcraft
Diane Purkiss is a scholar and has written books on topics such as English literature, witchcraft, and folklore. Some of her notable works include "The Witch in History" and "Troublesome Things: A History of Fairies and Fairy Stories."
Aoumiel. has written: 'Green witchcraft' -- subject(s): Magic, Miscellanea, Witchcraft, Fairies, Herbs 'Dancing shadows' -- subject(s): Religion, Indo-Europeans, Witchcraft, Dravidians, History
In all of history, it adds up to about a million.
Pendle is famous because of witchcraft trials which were the biggest in history.
Jenny MacBain has written: 'The Salem witch trials' -- subject- s -: History, Juvenile literature, Trials - Witchcraft -, Witchcraft
Richard Godbeer has written: 'The Devil's Dominion' -- subject(s): History, Witchcraft 'The overflowing of friendship' -- subject(s): History, Male friendship, Men, Social life and customs 'Escaping Salem' -- subject(s): History, Trials (Witchcraft)
The origins of witchcraft are difficult to pinpoint exactly due to its long and complex history. Witchcraft practices and beliefs can be traced back to ancient civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece. However, the term "witchcraft" as we understand it today emerged during the medieval period in Europe. It is important to note that witchcraft has different manifestations and cultural variations throughout history and across different regions of the world.
Allegations of witchcraft were real enough in the middle ages. In Henry VI Parts 1 and 2 two different women are accused of witchcraft, including Joan of Arc, who was indeed accused of witchcraft and burned at the stake. Shakespeare was only reflecting the truths of history.
Francisco Santana has written: 'Bruxas e curandeiros na Lisboa joanina' -- subject(s): History, Trials (Witchcraft), Inquisition, Witchcraft