Binding words: textual amulets in the Middle Ages
In the Middle Ages, textual amulets—short texts written on parchment or paper and worn on the body—were thought to protect the bearer against enemies, to heal afflictions caused by demonic invasions, and to bring the wearer good fortune. In Binding Words, Don C. Skemer provides the first book-length...
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Format: | Print Book |
Language: | English |
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Fernleihe: | Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste |
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University Park, Pa.
Pennsylvania State University Press
[2006]
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In: | Year: 2006 |
Series/Journal: | Magic in history
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Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Middle Latin language
/ Inscribed amulet
/ History 500-1500
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Further subjects: | B
Amulets (Europe, Western)
History To 1500
B Writing (Europe, Western) History To 1500 |
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