The voices of women in witchcraft trials Northern Europe / Liv Helene Willumsen.
| Author/creator | Willumsen, Liv Helene, 1948- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Abingdon, Oxon [UK] ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2022. |
| Description | volumes cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Series | Routledge studies in the history of witchcraft, demonology and magic |
| Contents | Spanish Netherlands--Holy water, witchcraft powder, and the collar -- Northern Germany--Bloksberg, red rider, and torture 'in a humane way' -- Denmark--Weather magic, witches' dance, and personal demons -- Scotland--Devil's pact, gatherings, and sleep deprivation -- England--Familiars, teats, and witchfinders -- Norway--Charms, bl©Ækoll, and chasing fish -- Sweden--Kullen, bl©Ækulla, and the water man -- Finland--Magic salt, uncovered hair, and bl©Ækulla -- Comparison and conclusion. |
| Abstract | "Women come to the fore in witchcraft trials as accused persons or as witnesses, and this book is a study of women's voices in these trials in eight countries around the North Sea: Spanish Netherlands, Northern Germany, Denmark, Scotland, England, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. This volume is an essential resource for all students and scholars interested in the history of witchcraft, witchcraft trials, transnationality, cultural exchanges, and gender in early modern Northern Europe"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2021046934 |
| ISBN | 9781032186160 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 9781032186177 (paperback) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |