Physical Evidence for Ritual Acts, Sorcery and Witchcraft in Christian Britain

Physical Evidence for Ritual Acts, Sorcery and Witchcraft in Christian Britain
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 276
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ISBN-10 : 9781137444820
ISBN-13 : 1137444827
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Book Synopsis Physical Evidence for Ritual Acts, Sorcery and Witchcraft in Christian Britain by : Ronald Hutton

Download or read book Physical Evidence for Ritual Acts, Sorcery and Witchcraft in Christian Britain written by Ronald Hutton and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-01-26 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume investigates the physical evidence for magic in medieval and modern Britain, including ritual mark, concealed objects, amulets, and magical equipment. The contributors are the current experts in each area of the subject, and show between them how ample the evidence is and how important it is for an understanding of history.


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