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The Witch: A History of Fear, from Ancient Times to the Present
By Hutton, Ronald
- ISBN
- 9780300229042
- Publisher
- Yale Univ.
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Starred Review on September 1, 2017 | social sciences
In this comprehensive study of the factors leading to the European witch hunts of the late Middle Ages and early modern era, Hutton (history; Univ. of Bristol; Pagan Britain) draws upon research in history, anthropology, and folklore studies to pinpoint the characteristics of the typical witch figure and to identify global occurrences of the archetype. The author then narrows his focus to Europe and the Near East, tracing fa...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
