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The Power of Words : Studies on Charms and Charming in Europe, PDF eBook

The Power of Words : Studies on Charms and Charming in Europe PDF

Edited by James Kapalo, Eva Pocs, William Francis Ryan

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n medieval and early modern Europe, the use of charms was a living practice in all strata of society.

The essays in this latest CEU Press publication explore the rich textual tradition of archives, monasteries, and literary sources.

The author also discusses texts amassed in folklore archives and ones that are still accessible through field work in many rural areas of Europe.

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