Remarkable Women Reclaim the Real Power of Witches
Ellen Ryan celebrates real women branded as witches, from healers to leaders who shaped history. Readers interested in feminist history will value the reclamation, storytelling and reminder that accusations of witchcraft often hid fear of women's power.
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Remarkable Women Reclaim the Real Power of Witches
Ellen Ryan celebrates real women branded as witches, from healers to leaders who shaped history. Readers interested in feminist history will value the reclamation, storytelling and reminder that accusations of witchcraft often hid fear of women's power.
- Book Synopsis
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True stories. True Magic.
Discover the untold stories of powerful women who have been labelled as witches throughout history – not the kind that ride broomsticks, but real priestesses, wise women, and healers who defied oppression.
From a Haitian Vodou priestess who fought for freedom to a Japanese shaman queen who brought peace to her land, these ten remarkable figures shaped their cultures and inspired change with their agic and wisdom. Their stories have seldom been told before but this incredible illustrated collection invites readers to connect with their global histories and culture through powerful narratives.
Join us in celebrating these daughters of magic – each story a spark that ignites our own power and nspires a new generation
Ideal for readers who:
- Want illustrated true stories of women once labelled witches.
- Enjoy feminist history that reclaims healers, priestesses and leaders from fear and myth.
- Like global collections that move from Haitian Vodou to Japanese shamanic power.
- Appreciate empowering non-fiction for readers drawn to magic, justice and forgotten lives.
- About The Author
- Ellen Ryan is a journalist and contributor to the Irish Times and Irish Independent. She has a passion for Irish myth and loves to visit archaeological sites (though she always brings a raincoat). Along with her husband and daughter, Ellen is lucky to live by the sea in Co. Wicklow, where she can keep an eye out for sea gods.
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- ISBN
- 9780008743284
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Harper Fire, (24 September 2026)
- Number of Pages
- 224
- Weight
- 270 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 221 x 171 x 21 mm
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