Full Description
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.
Contents
Contents
Foreword—xi
Introduction—1
Chapter 1: Who Were "the Witches" Anyway?—9
Chapter 2: Making the Old New—33
Chapter 3: Some Witchcraft Practice—51
Chapter 4: Healing Magic—65
Chapter 5: Weather Magic—97
Chapter 6: Livestock Magic—131
Chapter 7: Love and Jealousy Magic—159
Chapter 8: Curses and Binding Spells—181
Chapter 9: Spells for All Kinds of Situations—219
Conclusion: So Mote It Be—249
Appendix: List of Ingredients—257
Bibliography—263
