Widely available at HarperCollins and major retailers.
This is the gold standard for academic and historical research. Encyclopedia of Witchcraft
📜 2. Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Western Tradition (Ed. Richard Golden) Widely available at HarperCollins and major retailers
A massive A–Z guide (over 800 pages) covering spells, rituals, deities, and the mythology of witches from a global perspective. and practical magic.
Celebratory and inclusive. It explores "mythic witches" and "sacred goddesses" rather than just the history of persecution.
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.