Early modern supernatural : the dark side of European culture, 1400-1700 /

Devils, ghosts, poltergeists, werewolves, and witches are all covered in this book about the "dark side" of supernatural beliefs in early modern Europe, tapping period literature, folklore, art, and scholarly writings in its investigation.

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Bibliographic Details
Online Access: Full text (MCPHS users only)
Main Author: Davidson, Jane P.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Santa Barbara : ABC-CLIO, 2012
Series:Praeger series on the early modern world.
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Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • The devil and devils
  • Witches
  • Demonology, possession, and exorcism
  • Black magic
  • Ghosts, specters, and poltergeists
  • Werewolves
  • Appendix I: Early modern artists who depicted themes from the dark side
  • Appendix II: Biographical notes on some notable dark side experts.