Dashu, Max
Witches and Pagans: Women in European Folk Religion, 700-1100 (Secret History of the Witches)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780692740286
- author:
- Dashu, Max
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Veleda Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 408
- Dimensions:
- 24.4 x 17 x 2.1 centimeters (0.3
- Genre:
- History, History, Medieval,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Witches and Pagans: Women in European Folk Religion, 700-1100 by Max Dashu This book explores the hidden cultural heritages of early medieval Europe, revealing the complex and multifaceted world of women's spirituality. Dashu examines the language, archaeology, and literature of the time, shedding light on the lives of women who were often misunderstood and misrepresented. The author delves into the world of the völur, Norse staff-women who used their ritual staffs to connect with the wider European themes of goddesses, fates, and female power. She also looks at the veneration of the Fates, known by various titles such as the Norns, sudice, and fées, and the role of women in early medieval sacraments. By uncovering the stories and practices of these women, Dashu provides a nuanced understanding of the witch-legend that was later demonized and persecuted.
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