num_pages: 334
description: n medieval and early modern Europe the use of charms was a living practice in all strata of society. The essays in this latest CEU Press publication explore the rich textual tradition of archives monasteries and literary sources. The author also discusses texts amassed in folklore archives and ones that are still accessible through field work in many rural areas of Europe.
language: English
title: The Power of Words: Studies on Charms and Charming in Europe
publisher: Central European University Press