Book description
Humans in all societies of the world, for as long as anyone can discern, have taken the threat of supernatural forces seriously. As a consequence of this there are an enormous range of practices in existence which are designed to protect us from these forces.
The Hidden Charms conferences seek…
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This book is a collection of essays from lectures given by 12 scholars at Hidden Charms 3 conference held in Chester, UK on 2 October, 2021. As the name suggests, the essays shed light on the research on the objects and symbols that were used to protect people from supernatural harm for centuries.
The topics of the essays are absolutely fascinating for anyone who is interested in superstitions and the worldviews of the people of the past.
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