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Norse Magical and Herbal Healing
- ISBN 13:
- 9780578092706
- author:
- Ben (Ben Waggoner cofounded the pioneering digital med Waggoner
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- The Troth, Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 146
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 0.9 x 22.9 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- History, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A 15th-century Icelandic manuscript, AM 434a, is a unique collection of medieval medical knowledge and magical practices. The book contains over ninety different herbs, offering healing uses and advice on various health matters, including bloodletting and steam baths. It also includes magical spells, charms, prayers, runes, and symbols to promote health, wealth, and good fortune. This manuscript's roots in healing traditions date back thousands of years, making it a valuable resource for understanding medieval Scandinavian lore and life. The first complete English translation of AM 434a is now available, accompanied by complete notes and commentary that provide historical and cultural context. Medievalists, historians of science and magic, herbalists, and those interested in medieval Scandinavian history will find this book a valuable resource.
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