Etruscan Roman Remains in Popular Tradition
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.62 (838 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1347319522 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 412 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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Charles Godfrey Leland (1824-1903) was a specialist in comparative religions and President of the Gypsy-Lore Society.
From the Back Cover Cast a spell against gossips, deflect unwanted romantic attention, or bring the dead back to life. This is an essential companion to his Aradia: Gospels of the Witches (also available from Cosimo). . The renowned 19th-century folklorist and expert on witchy cultures Charles Leland believed he had uncovered the secrets of practical domestic magic as the ancient pagans of Italian Tuscany performed it, and he shared all in this classic 1892 study. Considered by the author to be his own masterwork, this enthralling work--one still the subject of heated debate among modern pagans, some of whom embrace it while others deny its accuracy--here are detailed examinations of the "gods and goblins" of the region as well as the time-honored incantations, divinations, medicines, and amulets of the Tuscans
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The Pre-Gardnerian Craft A Customer This book is a classic text on the "Old Religion." The author Charles Leland was a folklorist performing field studies into Italian Witchcraft during the 1800s. He describes witches as worshippers of the goddess Diana, and refers to a specific group as the "good witches" of Benevento. Leland points out that "bad witches" also exist and he includes. "A great inquiry into the diverse nature of the Etruscans." according to Craig Biz. Leland provides great insight into suppressed information related to the old Etruscan Paganism of the Early Roman Empire and Italy. The first part of the book contains descriptive insight into over 60 Gods and Goblins of the old religion, whereas, most other texts only contain up to 25 and often confuse the details. A greater number of suppressed . Diana Grayfox said 19th Century Rediscovery. This is a wonderful addition to any home library for anyone interested in the religion of Antiquity and Italian folklore. All of Charles Leland's writings are wonderful, but this book in particular is of great merit. Leland travled the Italian country-side and recorded many of the tales from rural folks, some of which still practice the "old relig