| Author |
Murray, Margaret Alice, 1863-1963 |
| LoC No. |
a22000394
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| Title |
The Witch-cult in Western Europe: A Study in Anthropology
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| Note |
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| Summary |
"The Witch-cult in Western Europe: A Study in Anthropology" by Margaret Alice Murray is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the anthropological study of witchcraft, specifically examining the witch cult in Great Britain while also referencing practices in France and Flanders. It seeks to illuminate the organization, rituals, and beliefs of what it posits as a cohesive ancient religious system underlying the phenomena of witchcraft. The opening of the study sets the stage for a rigorous examination of the witch cult, acknowledging the extensive historical material available while emphasizing a narrower focus on Britain. The author critiques previous interpretations of witchcraft, which were often clouded by bias and lack of critical analysis. Murray introduces an analytical framework that distinguishes between operations of witchcraft, such as spells and charms, and ritual witchcraft, which she names the Dianic cult. By doing so, she aims to unravel the complexities of these beliefs and practices, offering evidence that supports the notion of a formalized and organized religion that persisted even as Christianity spread across Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
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| Subject |
Ethnology
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| Subject |
Witchcraft -- Great Britain
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
20411 |
| Release Date |
Jan 22, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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