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Sources

• The Witches' Voice
• SalemWeb: The Salem Witch Trials of 1692
• Covenant of the Goddess
• Witches' League for Public Awareness
• Definition of Witchcraft
• Beliefnet.com
• Documents of the Witchcraze
• New Advent.org: Results and Consequences of the Reformation
• "The Salem Witch Trials," edited by Laura Marvel, Greenhaven Press, 2003
• "Spellcasters: Witches and Witchcraft in History, Folklore, and Popular Culture," by Pauline Bartel, Taylor Trade Publishing, Dallas TX, 2000
• "Spellworks for Covens: Magick for two or more" by Edain McCoy, Llewellyn Publications, St. Paul, MN, 2002
• "To Stir a Magick Cauldron: A Witch's Guide to Casting and Conjuring," by Silver RavenWolf, Llewellyn Publications, St. Paul, MN, 2001
• "Wiccan Beliefs & Practices," by Gary Cantrell, Llewellyn Publications, St. Paul, MN, 2001