Scrawled Shortcuts through the Research Maze
As the nights close in and the chill winds blow, explore the origins, practices, and lore of magic, the occult and the downright spooky.
Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft
Find out what the “hand of glory” is – and how to use it! From Doctor Faustus to Dion Fortune, with sidelights on sigils, mandrakes and hex signs.
REF 133.4303 G956e
Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology
Investigate ghost-detection or dealing with poltergeists. Who knew how complex a social hierarchy existed among demons?
REF 133.03 E56e
Dictionary of American Biography Encyclopedia of American Historical Documents
Read about the lives of Martha Corey, Ann Hibbins and Rebecca Nurse, three of those hanged as witches in 17 th century Massachusetts . Check out excerpts of testimony from the transcripts of the Salem Witch Trials.
REF 920.073 A5122a
REF 973.03 E653e
Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion
What does the well-dressed occult aficionado wear these days? What's the symbolism of the pentacle? And what's with all the black?
REF 391.003 E65e
Encyclopedia of Food and Culture
Check out the Celtic origins of Hallowe'en customs – the jack-o-lantern, monkeynuts, and food-related divination practices.
REF 394.12.03 E56e
Columbia Granger's World of Poetry
Find poems on ghosts, witchcraft, Hallowe'en. Select Columbia Granger's from the list at: http://depts.drew.edu/lib/eresources/namelist.php or go to http://www.columbiagrangers.org/grangers/