Dark Wind: Witches and the Concept of Evil
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9781430318132
ISBN:1430318139
Pub Date: 2007Publisher: Lulu Enterprises Inc. Summary: The Dark Wind provides a survey of witches around the world, their prehistoric origin and how society has viewed them throughout history. ; ;Folklorist Gary R. Varner explores the use of magic, spells and curses among indigenous groups as well as state approved religions such as those observed in ancient Rome and Greece, and how even contemporary Christianity uses many of the same "magic" combinations. Also examined [read more]
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9781430318132
ISBN:
1430318139
Pub Date: 2007
Publisher: Lulu Enterprises Inc.
The Dark Wind provides a survey of witches around the world, their prehistoric origin and how society has viewed them throughout history. ; ;Folklorist Gary R. Varner explores the use of magic, spells and curses among indigenous groups as well as state approved religions such as those observed in ancient Rome and Greece, and how even contemporary Christianity uses many of the same "magic" combinations. Also examined is the current "witch craze" in several countries where thousands are being killed as witches,the underlying reasons for this tragedy and the history of anti-witchcraft laws. ; ;The Dark Wind is a book for everyone interested in anthropology, archaeology, ancient history, religion and the occult. Illustrated with contemporary woodcuts and drawings. ; ;The author is a member of the American Folklore Society and the Foundation for Mythological Studies.
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