How long does it take to read The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft?
The Complete A-Z for the Entire Magical World
The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft by Judika Illes takes about 16 hours 21 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 16 hours 21 minutes
A long haul
First published 2005. 892 pages, about 245,300 words.
33 days (about 5 weeks) at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 27 hours 15 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 16 hours 21 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 10 hours 13 minutes |
The page count is the median across 3 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
In this mammoth magical treasure trove, Judika Illes explores the history, folklore, spirituality, and mythology of witchcraft. A feast of facts and curiosities, rooted in magical and spiritual traditions, from all over the world, there are recipes from the witch's cauldron, magical sacred dates, and methods of witches' flights. Discover how witchcraft has inspired popular culture from Shakespeare to Harry Potter, and how witches have suffered persecution and death in centuries past. Packed full of amazing facts, bizarre information and fascinating stories, you will also be introduced to mythic witches, modern witches, sacred goddess witches, even demon witches, male and female witches, and witches from all over the globe. Ideal for both the dedicated follower and casual reader, as a perfect gift for yourself or someone else to treasure, this definitive encyclopedia is essential reading for anyone interested in folklore, mythology and magic.
Subjects: New Age, Nonfiction, Witchcraft