Aradia, or Gospel of the Witches

Aradia, or Gospel of the Witches is a book written by American folklorist Charles Leland that was published in 1899. It contains believed texts, rituals, beliefs and practices of a coven of pagan witches in Tuscany, Italy, although other folklorists and historians have doubted the existance of such group. In the 20th century, the book has become an influential work of literature in the Wicca movement.