WITCHES (DK Eyewitness Books)
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| Rating | : | 4.28 (528 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0789458799 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 520 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A detailed index provides access to both textual and pictorial material. One-or-two sentence captions identify the pictures and form the bulk of the text. Magical items from ancient South and Central America, Egypt, Europe, several parts of Africa, India, China, and Japan and an assortment of Native American peoples give a good idea of the universality of human belief in the spiritual power of rituals. Despite its casual organization, this title gives a colorful overview of the topic.?Ann G. . Typical of the series, sharply reproduced color photographs of people and objects float against white backgrounds. From School Library Journal Grade 6-8. Resembling a stroll through a museum of witchcraft, shamanism, and mysticism, this book introduces magical charms, talismans, and amulets from around the world. A cursory history includes a few known and supposedly real European witches
Immersive Illustrations The illustrations bring the subject matter to life for a young reader. I should know, I checked this and other Eyewitness books out repeatedly from the library in grade school. Eventually, I moved on to more detailed non-fiction, but these books instilled a love of learning that has thus far continued.. "Good for young people" according to Annette Hrisko-Allen. This book was meant to serve as part picture book, part mini-packet of magical trivia. It was not marketed as an actual religious text of any stripe.I think that this book can be used to open up discussion between open-minded parents and their kids. If a young person sees something in the book and asks, "wh. "this is NOT a Wicca textbook" according to A Customer. This book is NOT SUPPOSED to have, you know, spells and that kind of stuff. It is explaining a brief history of WitchCraft, not just New Age and Wicca. But it is a great explanation to non-Pagans and people just interested in magic(k)-making throughout the ages. OK? Besides all the Eyewitness books have exc
Featuring an extra-sturdy library binding! Here is an original and exciting new guide to the mysterious world of witches and wizards -- who they are and what they do. See a catalog of magical amulets and talismans, magic dolls from different cultures, a stereotyped witch and wizard, tools for divining and predicting the future. Learn which animals are traditionally associated with witchcraft, how magic was practiced in ancient civilizations, and what cruel methods were used to punish witches in medieval times. Stunning full-color photographs of magical implements and tools, costumes and magic-makers in action provide and unparalleled look into the rich legacy of complex and mysterious practices that have existed in the world, and which, in some regions, are still very much alive today. Discover some simple spells, witches and wizards in mythology and the movies, magic-makers from other cultures around the world, the "craft" of present-day witches, and much, much more.