{"product_id":"the-ancient-literature-of-witchcraft-9781162897202","title":"The Ancient Literature Of Witchcraft","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): W. H. Davenport Adams\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: African\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ancient Literature of Witchcraft by W. H. Davenport Adams is a comprehensive exploration of the history of witchcraft and the literature surrounding it. The book delves into the origins of witchcraft and its practice in different cultures and societies throughout history, including ancient Greece and Rome, medieval Europe, and colonial America. Adams examines the various texts and documents that have contributed to the literature of witchcraft, including the infamous Malleus Maleficarum, a 15th-century treatise on witchcraft and demonology. The book also includes translations of lesser-known texts, such as the Greek Magical Papyri, which offer insights into the spells and rituals used in ancient witchcraft.Throughout the book, Adams analyzes the cultural and societal factors that contributed to the persecution of witches throughout history, as well as the ways in which witchcraft has been portrayed in literature and popular culture. The Ancient Literature of Witchcraft is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of witchcraft and its impact on society.THIS 58 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Witch, Warlock and Magician, by W. H. Davenport Adams. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766146715.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kessinger Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47604750319767,"sku":"9781162897202","price":1742.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781162897202.webp?v=1775022067","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-ancient-literature-of-witchcraft-9781162897202","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}