Encyclopedia: Of Witchcraft

🔮 1. The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft by Judika Illes

📜 2. Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Western Tradition (Ed. Richard Golden)

Beginners, "baby witches," and writers looking for inspiration for magic systems. Encyclopedia of Witchcraft

Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Western Tradition [4 volumes]

This is the gold standard for academic and historical research. 🔮 1

A massive A–Z guide (over 800 pages) covering spells, rituals, deities, and the mythology of witches from a global perspective.

This is the most common modern reference for practitioners and those interested in the "magical" side of the craft. Modern witchcraft, folklore, and practical magic. Encyclopedia of Witchcraft

Celebratory and inclusive. It explores "mythic witches" and "sacred goddesses" rather than just the history of persecution.