Harms, Daniel

Witch Bottles: History, Culture, Magic

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ISBN 13:: 9781910191002
author:: Harms, Daniel
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Avalonia
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 120
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.6 x 0.7 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Folklore & Mythology,
Condition:: New
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Witch Bottles: A History, Culture, and Magic The history of witch bottles is a complex and intriguing one, revealing a practice used to protect against and remedy the believed effects of misfortunes attributed to witches. This little-known practice, which involves the creation of an object to fight off maleficent magic, has its roots in the East of England in the 17th century and has since spread throughout the British Isles and Ireland, as well as to America. The author presents a comprehensive exploration of witch bottles, drawing on research from history, folklore, and archaeology. The book includes detailed examples of household deposits and domestic magic records, as well as full incantations, providing a unique insight into this fascinating subject. With its careful presentation of evidence and thorough analysis, this book is an essential read for scholars, practitioners of folk magic, and anyone interested in witchcraft.

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