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Witchcraft
 Websites presented in alphabetical order A Brief History of Witchcraft Persecutions Before Salem 
 Brief, illustrated descriptions of historical events involving early witchcraft persecution, such as arguments by St. Augustine that witchcraft is an impossibility (c. 420), Thomas Aquinas' arguments "that demons exist that try to lead people into temptation" (1273), and Pope Innocent VIII and "Malleus Maleficarum" ("Hammer of Witches," 1484). Part of a larger project on the Salem Witch Trials, by a law professor at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Law. http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/salem/witchhistory.html Topics: Faiths Last updated Feb 5, 2008 Circle Sanctuary
This group "is a non-profit international Nature Spirituality resource center and legally recognized Shamanic Wiccan church" that is "dedicated to research, spiritual healing, counseling, and education." Site provides information on seasonal celebrations and pagan weddings, selected articles from its print publication, and links to related sites. http://www.circlesanctuary.org/ Topics: Faiths, Holidays and Observances Individually, Religion, Social Issues Last updated Jul 14, 2004 Covenant of the Goddess
Covenant of the Goddess is "an international organization of cooperating, autonomous Wiccan congregations and solitary practitioners." The site contains a description of Wicca, a witchcraft FAQ, tips for finding a teacher, a bibliography of resources for children and youth, and more. http://www.cog.org/ Topics: Faiths Last updated Jun 20, 2004 Goddess Worship
Overview of goddess worship in ancient and Biblical times and in modern pagan and neo-pagan traditions. Covers typical beliefs and concepts of goddess worship, some of the names of goddesses, and related topics. Includes a bibliography. From Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance. Note: some intrusive commercial content. http://www.religioustolerance.org/goddess.htm Topics: Faiths Last updated Nov 8, 2006 The Goody Parsons Witchcraft Case: A Journey to 17th Century Northampton
"Mary Parsons is perhaps the most infamous resident of Northampton's early settlement period. She was involved in witchcraft-related trials in 1656 and 1674, and possibly again in 1679. Her story is a fascinating one that sheds light on the workings of the Puritan mind and the complicated social and cultural situation of the period." Includes material about the trial, witchcraft, and related topics. From the Center for Computer-Based Instructional Technology (CCBIT), University of Massachusetts. http://ccbit.cs.umass.edu/parsons/hnmockup/ Topics: Faiths, U.S. History By Place, United States History Last updated Oct 27, 2008 Salem Witch Trials: Documentary Archive and Transcription Project
An "electronic collection of primary source materials relating to the Salem [Massachusetts] witch trials of 1692 and a new transcription of the court records." Contains an overview essay about the trials, court records, maps, profiles of notable people, and links to related archives. Also includes full text works by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, John Greenleaf Whittier, and Mary E. Wilkins [Freeman]. From the Electronic Text Center, University of Virginia Library. http://etext.virginia.edu/salem/witchcraft/ Topics: Crime, Faiths, Judicial Process, Snacks and Baked Goods, U.S. History By Place Last updated Jul 24, 2004 The Witches' Voice
"Here you will find the absolute latest information related to modern day WitchCraft and the activities of the Neo-Pagan global community." Covers witchcraft basics, magic/magick, holidays, tools, news and political briefs, the Witches' Rede, as well as a current list of pagan events around the world. Also includes over 800 links to other Wicca/Witch/Pagan sites on the Web. http://www.witchvox.com/ Topics: Faiths Last updated Jun 27, 2006 |
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