Binding Words : Textual Amulets in the Middle Ages
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Magic in History
ISBN-10
0271027231
ISBN-13
9780271027234
Publisher
Pennsylvania State University Press
Imprint
Pennsylvania State University Press
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Feb 15th, 2006
Print length
336 Pages
Weight
550 grams
Dimensions
15.80 x 24.10 x 2.00 cms
Product Classification:
Literary studies: classical, early & medieval
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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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