Dreams of Witches by Christina Oakley Harrington

Witchcraft • Paganism • Folklore & Tradition

Dreams of Witches by Christina Oakley Harrington is a beautifully curated anthology exploring the enduring image of the witch throughout European history, folklore, literature, and modern Pagan spirituality. Spanning from the late medieval period to the Edwardian era, this remarkable collection gathers poems, prose, and historical writings that helped shape the imagination of witchcraft long before the emergence of modern Wicca.

Drawing upon centuries of myth, magic, and cultural memory, the book traces the evolution of the witch as a symbol of freedom, mystery, transgression, and sacred connection with nature. Readers encounter visions of moonlit gatherings, woodland rituals, herbal lore, spellcraft, and devotion to figures such as Pan and Diana, revealing how these literary traditions inspired the founders of contemporary Paganism, including Gerald Gardner and the New Forest Coven.

Compiled by renowned occult scholar and Treadwell's Books founder Christina Oakley Harrington, this edition offers a fascinating window into the texts that influenced the revival of modern witchcraft. It is an essential volume for anyone interested in the history of witchcraft, Pagan traditions, folklore, and Western esotericism.

Elegantly produced by Black Letter Press in turquoise Wibalin Buckram with gold gilt decoration and printed on premium age-resistant paper, this edition is both a scholarly resource and a beautiful collector's piece.