The Origins of Witchcraft: From Ancient Beliefs to Modern Practices

The Origins of Witchcraft takes you on a spellbinding journey through time, tracing the evolution of magical practices from prehistoric rituals to contemporary spiritual movements.

In this richly woven exploration, Nicole Lau reveals how witchcraft has been a mirror of human fear, reverence, rebellion, and imagination across the ages — from cave-dwellers invoking the moon to modern witches practicing planetary rituals on digital platforms.

Uncover the roots of sacred knowledge and reclaim the lost wisdom that once shaped entire civilizations.

Inside this book, you will:

🔮 Discover how ancient animism laid the foundation for magical thinking 🔥 Explore witchcraft’s role in goddess worship, fertility rites, and shamanic healing ⚖️ Witness its persecution under patriarchy, empire, and organized religion 🌕 Learn how the witch archetype evolved across cultures and myths 🧙‍♀️ See the resurgence of witchcraft in feminism, ecology, and digital spirituality 📿 Trace the transmission of magical symbols, tools, and rituals through time

Whether you are a curious scholar, a practicing witch, or a spiritual seeker, this book will deepen your understanding of the craft’s origins — and illuminate the path forward.

Witchcraft didn’t disappear. It transformed.

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Utgivningsdatum

E-bok: 4 augusti 2025