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The Book of Forgotten Witches is a beautiful collection of folklore and stories of legendary and historical witches from all over the world, with over 80 stunning, spooky illustrations. The perfect gift for the witchy people in your life.

About The Book of Forgotten Witches

For many centuries the figure of the witch has haunted our imagination and our nightmares. There have been many attempts to quash our fascination with these wielders of forbidden powers, but all have failed.

We invite you now on a journey through a moonlit world, where every shadow tells a tale of magic, persecution and persistence. In this beautifully illustrated volume, discover witches real and legendary, who once terrorized, devoured, helped or empowered their communities, but who are now largely forgotten.

Ten chapters introduce ten different categories of witches, from curse-bringers, shape-shifters and survivors to revenants, nature witches and fate-turners. Most, but far from all, are women, and their stories come from across the world.

Each chapter is linked to a different card of the Major Arcana and to a stage in the alchemical process of turning base metal to gold. In this way, as you learn about the witches, you will complete a journey of self-discovery and transformation, gleaning wisdom and empowerment from the awe-inspiring magical practitioners of folk tradition and history.

Source: Publisher
ISBN-13: 9781786789006
Publisher: Watkins Media
Publication date: 09/03/2024

Praise for The Book of Forgotten Witches

“This is a treat for the eyes and the mind of anyone curious about the mystical across the world. I HIGHLY recommend buying a physical copy, or if you must buy an e-book copy, get it for a device that can show color. The illustrations are fantastical and vibrantly colored. The Book of Forgotten Witches is a good gift for a teenager or an adult who’s passionate about folklore, witchcraft, or mythology.”—Ithianna, Goodreads

“This book was absolutely beautiful and spooky….This isn’t your typical ‘Witch’ book. It’s insightful and extremely detailed about past folklore, cursegivers etc. I’ve never read anything like it! The illustrations were fabulous. This book will appeal to anyone who likes witches, gothic history, the supernatural or something a ‘bit different’.—Hayley Wiggins, Goodreads

Five Stars! “This book is an absolute gem!! Bringing together facts and folklore with stunning illustrations, this book takes us on a journey through the history of witchcraft.”—Alli Thompson, Goodreads

“The Book of Forgotten Witches was a delightful collection of witchy folklore from all around the world! I absolutely loved learning about different stories and beliefs from other countries. I also thought the way each section was set up was so unique – a different archetype of witch that directly correlated to one of the Major Arcana tarot cards (i.e. – The Lovers, The Hermit, etc). Super easy and fun read! Additionally, the illustrations were so lovely, I wish there were more!”—Amelia Toften, Goodreads

About Balázs Tátrai and Lilla Bölecz, Author and Illustrator of The Book of Forgotten Witches

Balázs Tátrai is a writer of unusual stories, rooted in folklore and branching out into the unexpected. His passion is the study of alchemy and 17th century iconography. 

You can find Balázs on his blog, and on Instagram.

Lilla Bölecz is a visual artist specializing in book illustration, graphic art, dollmaking and pattern design. Her work is inspired by mysticism, spiritual experiences, folklore and literature.

You can find Lilla’s artwork and illustrations and follow Lilla on her website, and on Behance, Facebook, Instagram, and society6.

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