Magic in Britain: a history of medieval and earlier practices
"Magic, both benevolent and malign, has been practiced in the British Isles since at least the Iron Age. The Anglo-Saxons used ritual curses in documents, and wrote spells and charms. When they became Christians, the new "magicians" were saints, who performed miracles. The Church was...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, North Carolina
McFarland & Company, Inc. , Publishers
[2018]
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| In: | Year: 2018 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Great Britain
/ Magical thinking
/ Necromancy
/ History 800 BC-1700
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| RelBib Classification: | AZ New religious movements KBF British Isles |
| Further subjects: | B
Magic
History
Great Britain
B Magic (Great Britain) History |
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| Summary: | "Magic, both benevolent and malign, has been practiced in the British Isles since at least the Iron Age. The Anglo-Saxons used ritual curses in documents, and wrote spells and charms. When they became Christians, the new "magicians" were saints, who performed miracles. The Church was able to quell the fear of magicians, but Reformation saw its revival"-- |
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| Item Description: | Mit Register Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 1476674000 |