Aradia Or The Gospel Of The Witches (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162653402)

Aradia Or The Gospel Of The Witches is a book written by Charles G. Leland. It is a collection of Italian folklore and witchcraft practices that were passed down through generations of witches. The book is based on Leland's conversations with a Tuscan witch named Maddalena and her daughter Aradia. The text is divided into fifteen chapters and includes spells, incantations, and rituals for practicing witchcraft. The book also explores the history and mythology of witches, their relationship with nature, and their beliefs about the afterlife. Aradia Or The Gospel Of The Witches is considered a significant work in the history of modern witchcraft and has influenced various Wiccan and pagan traditions.When a wizard, a worshipper of Diana, one who worships the Moon, desires the love of a woman, he can change her into the form of a dog, when she, forgetting who she is, and all things besides, will at once come to his house, and there, when by him, take on again her natural form and remain with him.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles G. Leland
ISBN-10: 116265340X
ISBN-13: 9781162653402
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 98
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.20d