Witch Cult In Western Europe: A Study In Anthropology (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781497914063)

Witch Cult in Western Europe: A Study in Anthropology is a book written by Margaret Alice Murray, a British archaeologist and anthropologist. The book was first published in 1921 and focuses on the history and practices of witchcraft in Western Europe during the Middle Ages. Murray's book is based on her extensive research into historical records, folklore, and anthropological studies of witchcraft. She argues that the witchcraft trials of the Middle Ages were not a result of superstition or hysteria, but rather a reflection of a legitimate religious movement that worshipped a pagan goddess known as the ""Great Mother."" Murray's thesis was controversial at the time of publication and has been criticized by later scholars for its lack of empirical evidence and reliance on anecdotal accounts. Nevertheless, the book remains an important contribution to the study of witchcraft and continues to be read by scholars and enthusiasts of the occult. The book is divided into five parts, each of which explores a different aspect of the witch cult. Part one provides an overview of the history and beliefs of the witch cult, while part two focuses on the role of women in the movement. Part three examines the practices of the cult, including their use of magic and divination. Part four explores the persecution of witches by the Christian Church, and part five concludes with a discussion of the legacy of the witch cult in modern times. Overall, Witch Cult in Western Europe: A Study in Anthropology is a fascinating and controversial book that offers a unique perspective on the history of witchcraft in Europe.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1921 Edition.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.

Author: Margaret Alice Murray
ISBN-10: 149791406X
ISBN-13: 9781497914063
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 03/29/2014
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.18lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.69d