The Power of Words: Studies on charms and charming in Europe

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Abstract

The essays reflect the rich textual tradition of archives, monasteries and literary sources, as well as the texts still accessible through field work in many rural areas of Europe and known from the living practice of healers in local communities, and even of priests. The authors include representatives of folklore studies, contemporary and historical anthropology, as well as linguistics, the study of Classical Antiquity, mediaeval, Byzantine, Russian, and Baltic studies.

Original languageEnglish
PublisherCentral European University Press
Number of pages325
ISBN (Print)9786155225109
Publication statusPublished - 2013

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