Black Book
Notes made while reading “Children of Cain” by Michael Howard. In the 19th century: “There is also evidence of home-grown grimoires or ‘Black Books’ circulating among practitioners of folk magic. These manuals of practical occultism contained spells, incantations to call…
The Grail
Notes made while reading “Children of Cain” by Michael Howard. The goal of witchcraft religions is the seeking of the Grail – the archetypal symbol of spiritual illumination, divine knowledge, and mystical union with God; “the return of the divine…
Names and Titles of the God/dess
Notes made while reading “Children of Cain” by Michael Howard. The twilight gods of the traditional witch. Hecate/Hekate Diana Artemis Persephone/Proserpina/Kore the Earth Mother Sovereignty Frau Holda/Percht/Bertha Habondia Herodias Sybille Benzonia Bona Domina Nicnevin Aradia/Aridia Mari Queen of Elfhame Fate/Fata…
Witch/Craft
Notes made while reading “Children of Cain” by Michael Howard. Cunning folk. Wizards. Wise women. Sorcerers. Warlocks. Enchanters. Charmers. Fortune tellers. Astrologers. Pellers. Healers. Folk magicians. Seers. Diviners. Soothsayers. Witches. “A person who perceives vividly the connection between all aspects…