Witches. Encyclopedia of Forgotten Knowledge, Legends, and Traditions

At the center of attention is the image of the witch in myths, legends, and folk representations. The encyclopedia collects materials about legendary witches, goddess protectors, and beings associated with the gift of witchcraft. Among them are Hecate, Circe, Morrigan, and Frigg. Alongside well-known figures, spirits and inhabitants of liminal worlds appear: guardians of the hearth, creatures of ruins and wastelands, otherworldly beings preserved in ancient traditions. The material is presented in an encyclopedic format. Instead of a single narrative line, there are thematic articles and sections that allow for the examination of mythological images separately and to see the overall picture. This approach is convenient for getting acquainted with the topic and for leisurely reading when one wants to return to individual characters and compare different traditions.