The demonology of William of Auvergne
Subtitle: by fire and sword
By: Thomas B. de Mayo ; with a foreword by Alan E. Bernstein.
Series: Hors serie
Publisher: Edwin Mellen Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Lewiston, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 249
ISBN-13: 9780773452428
Subjects: William, -- of Auvergne, Bishop of Paris, -- d. 1249; Demonology
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: "By fire and sword"; title: William of Auvergne and the making of high medieval France; title: A universe filled with powers; title: "We are legion" : diverse demons; title: Demonic intent, nature, and powers; title: Generation and divination; title: Terrors and apparitions : the wild hunt and female spirits; title: Conclusion; title: Synthesis and censure.