The Oxford History of Witchcraft & Magic

The 4,000 year story of witchcraft and magic - from the ancient world to Harry Potter and beyond ...

Telling the story of witchcraft and magic from the dawn of writing in the ancient world, this volume explores a wide range of magical beliefs and practices, the rise of the witch trials, and the depiction of the Devil-worshipping witch.

It also focuses on the more recent history of witchcraft and magic, from the Enlightenment to the present, exploring the rise of modern magic, the anthropology of magic around the globe, and finally the cinematic portrayal of witches and magicians, from The Wizard of Oz to Charmed and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Format: Paperback, 352 pages
ISBN: 9780192884053
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 23 February, 2023
Weight: 306 g
Dimensions: 197 x 130 x 29 mm

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