The Dark Wind

The Dark Wind provides a survey of witches around the world their prehistoric origin and how society has viewed them throughout history. Folklorist Gary R. Varner explores the use of magic spells and curses among indigenous groups as well as state approved religions such as those observed in ancient Rome and Greece and how even contemporary Christianity uses many of the same magic combinations. Also examined is the current witch craze in several countries where thousands are being killed as witchesthe underlying reasons for this tragedy and the history of anti-witchcraft laws.The Dark Wind is a book for everyone interested in anthropology archaeology ancient history religion and the occult. Illustrated with contemporary woodcuts and drawings.