Witches. Tales of the Peoples of the World

Rumors about witches circulate in every corner of the world – from the dense Russian forests to the sweltering African savannas. For centuries, people have feared their power while simultaneously seeking their help. This edition contains unique tales from a variety of cultures that narrate stories of sorceresses – child abductors, shamans, and even werewolves. You will discover: - what witches were like in Asian culture; - why a Siberian sorceress needed to steal the sun; - how a girl outsmarted a witch with the help of bread, a red thread, and a comb; - why a queen removed her head at night; - how a soldier turned a sorceress into a mare.