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Binding Words

Textual Amulets in the Middle Ages

af Don C. (Curator of Manuscripts Skemer

Bog, Paperback, Engelsk, 2006

In the Middle Ages, textual amulets were thought to protect the bearer against enemies, to heal afflictions caused by demonic invasions, and to bring the wearer good fortune. Offering an analysis of many surviving textual amulets, this book provides a study of this once-common means of harnessing the magical power of words.

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  • SprogEngelsk
  • IndbindingPaperback
  • ISBN9780271027234
  • Udgivet15/02/2006
  • Udgivet afPennsylvania State University Press
  • Længde336 sider
  • ForfatterDon C. (Curator of Manuscripts Skemer
  • GenreHistorie og samfund, Religion