The Galdrab (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781885972439)

This is a new translation and edition of the book of Icelandic magic first published by Samuel Weiser in 1989. The book has been out of print for several years, and this second edition includes a completely revised translation and the explanatory notes have been doubled. The text consists of a substantial topical introduction that covers the history, theory and practice of magic in Iceland in the medieval and early modern periods. This is followed by the translation of the Galdrab k itself with copious explanatory notes. There are also a number of appendices which contain magical material from other Icelandic books of magic as well as spells from other Germanic areas.

Author: Stephen E. Flowers
ISBN-10: 1885972431
ISBN-13: 9781885972439
Publisher: Lodestar Books
Language: English
Published: 03/03/2011
Pages: 114
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.51w x 0.27d