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Publisher: PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY PRESS, January of 2006 ‧
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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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Textual Amulets In The Middle Ages

by Don C. (Curator Of Manuscripts, Harvey S. Firestone Memorial Library, Princeton University) Skemer

Property Description
ISBN: 9780271027227
Publisher: PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY PRESS
Release Date: January of 2006
Language: English
Dimensions: 156 x 235 x 29 mm
Cover: Hardcover
Pages: 336
Format: Book
Collection: Issues In Policy History S.
Categories: Books in English > Fiction > History of Literature
EAN: 9780271027227

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