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Embark on a captivating journey into the mystical world of Alpine witches through this collection of authentic spells from the Austrian witch trials. With this spellbook, you can explore dozens of translated incantations from the fifteenth through nineteenth centuries alongside details captured in court records and suggestions for adapting the workings for modern practice.
Author Christian . . .
Embark on a captivating journey into the mystical world of Alpine witches through this collection of authentic spells from the Austrian witch trials. With this spellbook, you can explore dozens of translated incantations from the fifteenth through nineteenth centuries alongside details captured in court records and suggestions for adapting the workings for modern practice.
Author Christian Brunner brings European folk witchcraft to life through accounts documented in the case files. By letting the voices of the defendants and witnesses speak for themselves, he creates a vivid portrayal of the accused and their unique magic. Brunner also provides relevant context, detailing the circumstances surrounding these trials including the pressures, tensions, and influences of the eras. This book deepens your understanding of traditional Alpine witchery and provides historical spells you can try for yourself.
"This book is a delicious fusion of impeccable research, fine scholarship, and deep vision. Brunner effortlessly combines history with practise in a fascinating and compelling manner that will have you glued to every page. I could not put this book down, every chapter contains jewels of information that has opened a new and refreshing door onto an Alpine magical landscape that you will never forget. The inclusion of historical spells with . . .
"This book is a delicious fusion of impeccable research, fine scholarship, and deep vision. Brunner effortlessly combines history with practise in a fascinating and compelling manner that will have you glued to every page. I could not put this book down, every chapter contains jewels of information that has opened a new and refreshing door onto an Alpine magical landscape that you will never forget. The inclusion of historical spells with instructions on how they can be replicated in a manner applicable to 21st-century practice is sheer genius. What you have in your hands is sure to become a classic of central European magical history and practice."
—Kristoffer Hughes, Chief of the Anglesey Druid Order, author of Cerridwen and The Book of Druidry
"An absolute treasure trove of historical magic, informed by a deep cultural understanding, this book is not to be missed. Rather than a dry recounting, the charms within are brought to life with suggestions for use today, as well as insights into the lives of those through whose words they were transmitted to us. An invaluable addition to any bookshelf, and certainly a work I will return to time and again."
—Moss Matthey, author of An Apostate's Guide to Witchcraft
"Brunner presents an in-depth historic, academic, and practical study of ancient and syncretic traditions from a region that has remained largely unexplored by the English-speaking world. The citations and analyses of the records of witchcraft trials provide the history and context for the cultural experiences of the Alpine peoples. The examination of the similarities and differences in beliefs and actions throughout the region demonstrate the academic value of Brunner's work, including to researchers in the Germanic diaspora. The uses, spells, and magical instructions serve as useful guides for the modern practitioner of magical systems, Germanic or otherwise. This is an excellent resource that is poised to serve as a reference point for Hexerei practitioners anywhere!"
—Robert Schreiwer, Heathen activist and manager of Huginn's Heathen Hof
| ISBN-13: | 9780738777672 |
| Imprint: | Llewellyn |
| Pub Date: | November 2024 |
| Product Type: | Trade Paperback |
| Page Count: | 312 pages |
| Size: | 5 x 8 IN |
| Case Quantity: | 40 |
