Shahrukh Husain

Beware the women who are called witches, or those who claim the name for themselves... Banshees - a howling night-witch and harbinger of death; She-devils - Lilith and her daughters; or Bitches - Hecate, whose chariot is drawn by dogs. Alluring women, enchantresses, seekers of revenge, wise old women and badly-behaved girls. As Shahrukh Husain says: 'witches... womanhood in all...

A collection of more than fifty stories about witches from around the world. There are tales of banshees, crones, and beauties in disguise from China, Siberia, the Caribbean, Armenia, Portugal, and Australia. The characters featured include Italy's Witch Bea-Witch, Lilith, Kali, and Twitti Glyn Hec. Alluring women, enchantresses, wise old ladies, and bewitching women: they are all here and ready...