by Ruth Clydesdale · Librero IBP · tapa dura · ISBN 9788411540810
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This fascinating book offers an exhaustive journey through the historical evolution of magic and witchcraft, exploring how these practices have been perceived throughout the centuries. From their origins as tools to influence unpredictable aspects of daily life, such as harvests and health, to their transformation into modern witchcraft, the work analyzes iconic figures in art and key historical episodes such as the witch hunts.
With an instructive and visually stimulating approach, the book examines the representation of legendary figures such as Circe, Medea, Morgana, and Nimue, as well as the historical conflicts between pagan traditions and Christianity. It is an essential read for those who wish to understand the complex relationship between history, myth, and esoteric beliefs.
