{"product_id":"the-real-witches-of-new-england-history-lore-and-modern-practice-paperback","title":"The Real Witches of New England: History, Lore, and Modern Practice - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEllen Evert Hopman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJudika Illes\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReveals the origins and history of the New England witch hysteria, its continuing repercussions, and the multilayered practices of today's modern witches \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Shares the stories of 13 accused witches from the New England colonies through interviews with their living descendants \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Explores the positive role witches played in rural communities until the dawn of the industrial age, despite ongoing persecution \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Includes in-depth interviews with 25 modern witchcraft practitioners, interwoven with practical information on the sacred calendar, herb lore, spells, and magical practices \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNew England has long been associated with witches. And while the Salem witch trials happened long ago, the prejudices and fears engendered by the witchcraft hysteria still live on in our culture. What forces were at work that brought the witch hysteria quickly from Europe to the new American colony, a place of religious freedom--and what caused these prejudices to linger centuries after the fact? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWeaving together history, sacred lore, modern practice, and the voices of today's witches, Ellen Evert Hopman offers a new, deeper perspective on American witchcraft and its ancient pagan origins. Beginning with the \"witch hysteria\" that started in Europe and spread to the New World, Hopman explores the witch hunts, persecutions, mass hysteria, and killings, concluding that between forty and sixty thousand women and men were executed as witches. Combining records of known events with moving interviews with their descendants, she shares the stories of 13 New England witches persecuted during the witch trials, including Tituba and Mary Bliss Parsons, the Witch of Northhampton. Despite the number of false accusations during the witch hysteria in the New England colonies, Hopman reveals how there were practicing witches during that time and describes the positive role witches played in rural communities until the dawn of the industrial age. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExploring how the perception and practices of witches has evolved and expanded over the centuries, Hopman also includes in-depth interviews with 25 modern-day practitioners from a variety of pagan faiths, including druids, wiccans, Celtic reconstructionists, and practitioners of the fairy faith. Emerging from their insights is a treasure trove of practical information on the sacred calendar, herb lore, spells, and magical practices. Bringing together past and present, Hopman reveals what it really means to be a \"witch,\" redefining the label with dignity and spiritual strength.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEllen Evert Hopman has been a Druidic initiate since 1984 and is a founding member of the Order of the White Oak, an Archdruidess of the Tribe of the Oak, and a member of the Grey Council of Mages and Sages. She is the author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eSecret Medicines from Your Garden\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 18, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770614710560,"sku":"9781620557723","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a64461752fd77335fa44eac137c5bd3e.webp?v=1780375279","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-real-witches-of-new-england-history-lore-and-modern-practice-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}