WELCOME TO THE CHRONICLES OF WITCHERY
Every legend has a beginning. Every accusation has a story.
Journey through the forgotten history of witchcraft—from ancient pagan traditions and sacred folklore to the persecution of healers, wise women, and those who dared to preserve the old ways. Together, we’ll separate myth from history and uncover the rich legacy of the Craft that continues to inspire seekers today.
This site is for: The fierce. The Scholarly. The Witch.
So whether you’re drawn by history, haunted by injustice, or simply intrigued by the mystery—there’s a place for you here, and I invite you to join my journey through the past and uncover the stories history tried to forget.
Why the stories matter…
Witches weren’t always villains. Many were midwives, seers, healers, rebels, or women who were simply too bold for the times they lived in. By reclaiming their stories, we honor the wisdom lost to fear, and we uncover the threads that still weave through our spiritual, political, and ecological lives today.
STEP INTO THE SHADOWS:
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Voices of the Veil: The Āšipu
Exorcists of the Divine Word and Healers of the Veil When illness spread, when omens turned dark, when a spirit lingered too long in the home of the living, it was not the warrior or king who was summoned—but the āšipu. In the temples and courts of ancient Mesopotamia, these highly trained ritual specialists served as…
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Voices of the Veil: Ereshkigal
Sovereign of the Silent Land Far beneath the golden sands and sun-washed temples of Mesopotamia lies a realm untouched by light. No incense burns there, no prayers rise—only the still hush of the dead and the unblinking gaze of a goddess who rules without pity or plea. Her name is Ereshkigal, and in the ancient world,…
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Voices of the Veil: Enheduanna
The Moon’s High Priestess and Poet of the Divine Before the rise of empires, before ink met parchment in most of the world, a woman stood beneath the Mesopotamian stars, speaking sacred words into clay. Her name was Enheduanna, and she was no myth. She was a daughter of kings, a servant of gods, and the world’s…
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Voices of the Veil: Asalluhi
The Whisperer of Spells and Slayer of Shadows In the sacred twilight between divine order and chaos, one figure walked with both wisdom and fire. He was neither a king nor a warrior—but his words could tame demons, his rituals could cleanse the soul, and his voice echoed with the power of the gods. His…
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Voices of the Veil: Ninisinna
She Who Heals by the Hand of the Gods Beneath the warm sun of ancient Mesopotamia, in the temples where incense drifted like prayers and sacred dogs roamed among the offerings, the people called upon a gentle but mighty name: Ninisinna, the “Lady of Isin.” Known later as Gula or Ninkarrak, she was not only a goddess of healing, but…
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Voices of the Veil: Sagburu
The Demon-Slayer of Sumerian Spellcraft In the shadowed corridors of ancient Sumerian ritual, where sacred words were whispered over clay figurines and incense curled like serpents into the sky, there walked a woman of power—not a goddess of temples nor a mortal healer, but a fierce spirit invoked when danger crept in. Her name was Sagburu,…
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Mesopotamian Series – Part 5
🔥 The Maqlû Ritual: Ancient Mesopotamia’s Powerful Spell to Destroy Witchcraft Imagine a moonless night in the heart of Babylon. A weary woman kneels before a sacred fire, surrounded by clay figurines and the scent of cedar smoke. A priest chants ancient words, his voice rising and falling like the breath of the gods. The…
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Mesopotamian Series – Part 4
⚖️ Cursed or Curer? How Mesopotamian Law Drew the Line Between Witch and Healer In ancient Mesopotamia, magic was everywhere: in the temples, the kitchens, the fields, and even the palace. It could heal a sick child, protect a home from demons, or guide a king into battle. But despite its sacred roots, not all…
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Mesopotamian Series – Part 3
🧙♂️ Healers, Priests, and Prophets: The Real Magicians of Mesopotamia When we hear the word “magician,” we might imagine cloaked figures muttering spells in secret. But in ancient Mesopotamia, magic was not just the stuff of folklore—it was a professional craft, deeply respected, and practiced by specialists trained in temple schools and palace courts. These individuals…
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Mesopotamian Series – Part 2
👹 Demonology and Divine Protection: Spirits That Shaped Mesopotamian Magic In the ancient world of Mesopotamia, the line between the sacred and the sinister was as thin as a reed. Magic wasn’t performed in isolation—it was woven into the spiritual fabric of daily life. And at the heart of this magic was a vivid belief…