The book "Witchcraft. The Story of One Fear."
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This book by British historian Ronald Hutton explores the phenomenon of witchcraft from ancient times to the present day. Hutton shows how ancient pagan traditions, shamanism, and folk beliefs intertwined with Christian ideas to create the image of the witch we know today.
Why did witchcraft become so popular in early modern Europe? What historical events influenced witch trials? The author attempts to find answers to these questions, drawing on ethnographic data, mythology, and folklore.
Ronald Gatton's Witchcraft explores attitudes towards the supernatural across cultures, from Africa to South Asia, from the Middle East to Australia. This sweeping study reveals the deep roots of fear of magic and provides a key to understanding why we are so drawn to the image of the witch.
Author: Ronald Gatton .
Translated from English by Kateryna Dysa.
Language of publication: Ukrainian
Year of publication: 2024
Number of pages: 469
Binding: Hardcover