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The Witch-Cult in Western Europe, A Study in Anthropology
By Margaret Alice Murray
Length9h 19m
About this audiobook
In 'The Witch-Cult in Western Europe,' Margaret Alice Murray embarks on a riveting exploration of the ancient and enigmatic practices of witchcraft, weaving a compelling narrative that challenges conventional historical perspectives and invites readers to question the very fabric of societal norms. Through meticulous research and anthropological insight, Murray paints a vivid tapestry of rituals and beliefs that once thrived in the shadows of European history, suggesting the existence of a structured, clandestine religion that defied the dominant religious paradigms of its time. Her work not only uncovers the intricate connections between folklore and reality but also raises profound questions about the nature of belief, power, and persecution. As Murray guides us through a world where the mystical and the mundane intertwine, she offers a lens through which to view contemporary society's own struggles with conformity and dissent. This groundbreaking study resonates today, urging us to reflect on the enduring human fascination with the unknown and the societal forces that shape our understanding of truth. With each page, Murray's narrative beckons the curious and the skeptical alike to embark on a journey through the shadows of history, where the echoes of ancient chants still whisper to those willing to listen.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller, Literary Classics
Length9 hrs 19 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 29, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
14. As an Animal
30FOOTNOTES:
2FOOTNOTES:
31VII. THE ORGANIZATION
3III. ADMISSION CEREMONIES
321. The Officer
41. General
332. The Covens
52. The Introduction
343. Duties
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63. The Renunciation and Vows
354. Discipline
74. The Covenant
36FOOTNOTES:
85. The Baptism
37VIII. FAMILIARS AND TRANSFORMATIONS
96. The Mark
381. The Divining Familiar
10FOOTNOTES:
392. The Domestic Familiar
11IV. THE ASSEMBLIES
403. Methods of obtaining Familiars
121. Sabbath
414. Transformations into Animals
132. The Esbat
42FOOTNOTES:
14FOOTNOTES:
43APPENDIX I
15V. THE RITES
44FAIRIES AND WITCHES
161. General
45FOOTNOTES:
172. Homage
46APPENDIX II: TRIAL OF SILVAIN NEVILLON AND GENTIEN LE CLERC AT ORLEANS, 1614-15
183. The Dances
47APPENDIX III
194. The Music
48A. NAMES OF WITCHES IN COVENS
205. The Feast
49B. NAMES OF WITCHES
216. Candles
50APPENDIX IV
227. The Sacrament
51JOAN OF ARC AND GILLES DE RAIS
238. Sacrifices
521. Joan of Arc
249. Magic Words
532. Gilles de Rais
25FOOTNOTES:
54FOOTNOTES:
26VI. THE RITES (continued)
55APPENDIX V: FLYING OINTMENTS
27Witches' Rain-making and Fertility Rites 1. General
56BIBLIOGRAPHY: ADDENDUM
282. Rain-making
57TRANSCRIBER'S NOTES: Fixed issues
293. Fertility
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