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Cambridge University Press - Deadly Words: Witchcraft in the Bocage

Name: Cambridge University Press - Deadly Words: Witchcraft in the Bocage
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Explore the deep history of folklore and belief with Deadly Words: Witchcraft in the Bocage. Published by Cambridge University Press, this 1980 study provides a detailed examination of witchcraft experiences within the rural Bocage region of western France. This book offers more than just historical facts; it presents a unique theoretical perspective on ethnographic research. The author suggests that true understanding comes from being caught up in the very subject being studied. Readers will learn how being bewitched is perceived as a sequence of misfortunes caused by neighbors who use words, touches, or looks to cast spells. Perfect for students of anthropology, sociology, or those interested in the occult and magic, this work investigates how power is passed down through inherited books of spells. It provides a window into the social dynamics and spiritual fears of a specific rural community, making it a significant addition to any collection of ethnographic studies or studies on magic and occultism.

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Detailed ethnographic study of witchcraft beliefs and experiences in the rural Bocage region of western France.

Offers a unique theoretical approach to ethnography by suggesting researchers must be caught up in their subject matter.

Examines the social perception of bewitchment as a sequence of misfortunes within a local neighborhood.

Explores the mechanics of magic, including spells cast through words, a touch, or a look.

Investigates the role of inherited power through ancestral books of spells used by local witches.

Published by Cambridge University Press, ensuring a scholarly perspective on the subject of magic and occultism.

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Brand: Cambridge University Press
Format: paperback
ASIN: 0521297877
Category: Books > Subjects > Mind, Body & Spirit > Occultism > Magic
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 23 March 2010
Listed Since: 09 October 2006

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