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University of Chicago Press Old Thiess, Livonian Werewolf - Historical Analysis by Ginzburg & Lincoln

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Explore the extraordinary 1691 trial of Old Thiess, a Livonian peasant who claimed to be a werewolf serving as a guardian against witches and sorcerers. This scholarly work by eminent historians Carlo Ginzburg and Bruce Lincoln examines one of history's most perplexing legal cases through comparative analysis, revealing how Old Thiess presented himself not as a diabolical monster but as a protector of fields, flocks, and humanity. Published by University of Chicago Press, this book offers historians and readers a fascinating window into medieval European beliefs, folklore, and the intersection of peasant culture with legal systems. The trial testimony of Old Thiess continues to captivate modern historians and provides valuable insights into early modern Livonian society, religious beliefs, and the boundaries between superstition and accepted cultural practices.

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Old Thiess trial presents a rare documented case of werewolf testimony from 1691 Livonia examined by leading historians.

Ginzburg and Lincoln provide comparative historical analysis that contextualises Old Thiess's claims within European folklore and witchcraft beliefs.

The book explores how Old Thiess portrayed himself as a protective figure against witches and sorcerers rather than a diabolical creature.

University of Chicago Press publication offers rigorous scholarly examination of peasant culture and judicial records from early modern Eastern Europe.

Historical analysis reveals the complex relationship between folklore, legal proceedings, and community protection beliefs in medieval Livonian society.

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30 June 2020
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04 September 2019

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