Описание: Stories of witchcraft and demonic possession from early modern England through the last official trials in colonial New England.
Those possessed by the devil in early modern England usually exhibited a common set of symptoms: fits, vomiting, visions, contortions, speaking in tongues, and an antipathy to prayer. However, it was a matter of interpretation, and sometimes public opinion, if these symptoms were visited upon the victim, or if they came from within. Both early modern England and colonial New England had cases that blurred the line between witchcraft and demonic possession, most famously, the Salem witch trials. While historians acknowledge some similarities in witch trials between the two regions, such as the fact that an overwhelming majority of witches were women, the histories of these cases primarily focus on local contexts and specifics. In so doing, they overlook the ways in which manhood factored into possession and witchcraft cases.
Vexed with Devils is a cultural history of witchcraft-possession phenomena that centers on the role of men and patriarchal power. Erika Gasser reveals that witchcraft trials had as much to do with who had power in the community, to impose judgement or to subvert order, as they did with religious belief. She argues that the gendered dynamics of possession and witchcraft demonstrated that contested meanings of manhood played a critical role in the struggle to maintain authority. While all men were not capable of accessing power in the same ways, many of the people involved--those who acted as if they were possessed, men accused of being witches, and men who wrote possession propaganda--invoked manhood as they struggled to advocate for themselves during these perilous times. Gasser ultimately concludes that the decline of possession and witchcraft cases was not merely a product of change over time, but rather an indication of the ways in which patriarchal power endured throughout and beyond the colonial period.
Vexed with Devils reexamines an unnerving time and offers a surprising new perspective on our own, using stories and voices which emerge from the records in ways that continue to fascinate and unsettle us.
Автор: Lethbridge T. C. Название: Witches (Rle Witchcraft): Investigating an Ancient Religion ISBN: 1138987174 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138987173 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 7348.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Clues to T.C. Lethbridge’s books lie in their subtitles. Witches: Investigating an Ancient Religion is no exception. In his study of the old pagan gods of Britain, Lethbridge believed that witch cults had their roots in prehistory and eventually became a religion of the suppressed classes.Similarities between eastern and ancient western religions provided him with evidence of ancient collusion. He believed Britain’s island status acted as a filter for external inflences and ideas. No belief on the continent ever arrived intact which made the study of British customs so intriguing.His study of Dianic belief and the transmigration of souls led him to believe in a universal, controlling intelligence. He linked the concept of the evolving mind with the Laws of Karma, the Avatars and other religious teachings of the world and concluded that Druidic belief was not a million miles away from modern psychical research.
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Do you want to learn the Wicca philosophy and fundamentals for mastering a green and modern religion?
If so, this Wicca bundle is for you
If you are looking for a simple approach to magic and rituals for embracing your own inner witch employing tips never revealed before, then keep on reading this book.
Written with you in mind, this journey starts now. It covers the following:
● Introduction to Witchcraft
● Wicca and Nature
● Main Symbols and Signs
● History of Grimoires
● The Wheel of The Year
● Magic, Shamanism, and Medicine Using Herbs
● What Is Wicca? And What Is Not
● How to Create Your Own Book of Shadows
● How to Create Your Own Altar
● Where to Buy Wicca Tools
● Essential Practical Tips for Working with Herbs
● The Correct Way to Perform Rituals
● How Real Witches Cast Spells
● Rule of 3 and Wiccan Code of Conduct
● Herb and Candle Spells
● Healing Love and Money Attraction Spells
● Spells for Each Phase of The Lunar Cycle (Step by Step)... AND MORE
Even if you've never heard of Wicca in your life, reading this book you will practice magic starting thanks to these fundamentals of Witchcraft.
Even if you've never had to deal with such tools and natural supplies, you can learn how to do it in the right way and in a few simple steps.
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Автор: La Fontaine, Jean Название: Witches and demons ISBN: 1785330853 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781785330858 Издательство: Berghahn Рейтинг: Цена: 16988.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
Devil worship, black magic, and witchcraft have long captivated anthropologists as well as the general public. In this volume, Jean La Fontaine explores the intersection of expert and lay understandings of evil and the cultural forms that evil assumes. The chapters touch on public scares about devil-worship, misconceptions about human sacrifice and the use of body parts in healing practices, and mistaken accusations of children practicing witchcraft. Together, these cases demonstrate that comparison is a powerful method of cultural understanding, but warns of the dangers and mistaken conclusions that untrained ideas about other ways of life can lead to.
Автор: La Fontaine, Jean Название: Witches and demons ISBN: 1785331523 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781785331527 Издательство: Berghahn Рейтинг: Цена: 4110.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
Devil worship, black magic, and witchcraft have long captivated anthropologists as well as the general public. In this volume, Jean La Fontaine explores the intersection of expert and lay understandings of evil and the cultural forms that evil assumes. The chapters touch on public scares about devil-worship, misconceptions about human sacrifice and the use of body parts in healing practices, and mistaken accusations of children practicing witchcraft. Together, these cases demonstrate that comparison is a powerful method of cultural understanding, but warns of the dangers and mistaken conclusions that untrained ideas about other ways of life can lead to.
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Witchcraft is made up of a spiritual system that respects a person's free will and the thoughts of the person, and it encourages people to understand and learn Nature and Earth, which helps to affirm the divinity of things. The most important thing is that it teaches responsibility. People have to accept responsibility for their actions because whatever happens is a result of them. People cannot blame some exterior force or being for their mistakes, weaknesses, or shortcomings.
Practicing witchcraft begins with a lot of steps, from invoking, to initiation and then meditation, to changing nature energy and doing magic. The practice of magic is of ancient origin and is found all over the world.
Wicca is one of the oldest religions known to man. If you are a keen history buff, you will know that man has practiced magic for as far back as he was able to communicate; with himself and a higher power. Being one of the oldest religions, you are probably also wondering why it is not as popular as Christianity or Islam. I have no concrete answer for you.
Unlike most religions and religious beliefs that demand complete unwavering devotion, Wicca can co-exist with your scientific outlook and religious beliefs. Are you surprised? It is true that you can actually use the essential, rooted wisdom of Wicca to make modern life better. Before we get to that bit, let us roll back time, and take a glimpse of the rich history of Wicca.
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With this new boom in acceptance of nature worship and magical practice Wicca has seen a rebirth as seekers of all walks of life search for insight into the subtle forces all around us. Communion with nature and other intelligence is a central focus for Wicca and many other of these movements. This book's purpose is to help the seeker begin their journey on a natural path, to empower themselves to make their own spiritual choices and walk the path safely.
Approaching magical techniques and rituals can be confusing or even intimidating at first; this is to be expected. Our western society has effectively eliminated communion with spirits from the popular sphere. It is regarded as 'not real' since it cannot be proven scientifically. There are some things science cannot prove and our society is coming to terms with that.
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A beginner's introduction and a guide book to the world of Wiccan magic and modern age witchcraft
Are you interested in learning Wiccan magic? Do you have an interest in the arts of witchcraft?
Look no further than this revolutionary guide It has all the answers that you're looking for
Created solely for individuals interested in living a magical life, Wicca For Beginners will take the reader through the wonders of what Wiccan magic, Wiccan spells, magic crystals, and modern-day witchcraft, has to offer. Thereby providing anyone genuinely interested in the arts, with an educational experience and an excellent read, that will guarantee the reader becoming enlightened and well-versed by the end of this book.
The spells that you will learn are essentially spells that will grant you the opportunity to live a life filled with protection and prosperity, although there is also a lesson about casting love spells and the likes. When it comes to the arts of using crystal magic, you can expect lessons that center around finding inner peace and healing oneself with the help of meditation. These and many more contents that aims to turn your life around into a path full of happiness and life.
This book includes:
Wiccan religion and beliefs
Tools and spells
Wiccan magic and rituals
Healing with meditation
Finding inner peace
And so much more
Aside from this, you will also be introduced to shamanism, the usage of magic candles, herbs, and essential oils, from contents such as how to make and grow a magical garden yourself, to the harvesting of said herbs and how you can use their magical functions for your own interest.
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