Witches, Werewolves, and Fairies, 9780892810963
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Uncover the real medieval soul hidden behind witches, werewolves, and fairies.

Witches, Werewolves, and Fairies

shapeshifters and astral doubles in the middle ages

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  • Paperback

    224 pages

  • Release Date

    22 July 2003

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Summary

Unveiling the Secrets of the Medieval Soul: Witches, Werewolves, and the Hidden World of the Double

• Demonstrates the survival of a pagan belief that each individual owns three souls, including a double that can journey outside the physical body

• Explains the nature of death and the Other World hidden beneath the monsters and superstitions in stories from the Middle Ages

Monsters, werewolves, witches, and fairies remain a strong presence in our stories and dreams. …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780892810963
ISBN-10:0892810963
Author:Claude Lecouteux
Publisher:Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Imprint:Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:224
Edition:1st
Release Date:22 July 2003
Weight:315g
Dimensions:229mm x 152mm x 18mm
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Critics Review

“One of those rare delights, a book as readable as it is scholarly on a subject appealing to general readers.” * Patricia Monaghan, Booklist, September 2004 *”…an important academic work that throws new light on historical accounts of witchcraft, the supernatural and the spirit world.” * The Cauldron, February 2004 *“Surprisingly, and despite the consistently scholarly tone, Lecouteux treats his subject with unmistakable sympathy and enthusiasm. He contrasts traditional beliefs about the soul with those imposed by Christianity and clearly favors the former.” * Joshua Buckley, TYR, Vol. 3, 2007-2008 *

About The Author

Claude Lecouteux

Claude Lecouteux (1943–2025) was a professor of medieval literature and civilization at the Sorbonne and author of nine other books exploring the true nature of medieval beliefs in the afterlife and the supernatural.

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