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    The Power of Words: Studies on Charms and Charming in Europe
    The Power of Words: Studies on Charms and Charming in Europe
    The Power of Words: Studies on Charms and Charming in Europe
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    The Power of Words: Studies on Charms and Charming in Europe

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    n medieval and early modern Europe, the use of charms was a living practice in all strata of society. The essays in this latest CEU Press publication explore the rich textual tradition of archives, monasteries, and literary sources. The author also discusses texts amassed in folklore archives and ones that are still accessible through field work in many rural areas of Europe.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCentral European University Press
    Release dateApr 20, 2013
    ISBN9786155225482
    The Power of Words: Studies on Charms and Charming in Europe

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