Witches, Werewolves, and Fairies - Shapeshifters and Astral Doubles in the Middle Ages (Paperback, Original ed.)

Monsters werewolves witches and fairies remain a strong presence in our stories and dreams. But as Claude Lecouteux shows their roots go far deeper than their appearance in medieval folklore; they are survivors of a much older belief system that predates Christianity and was widespread over Western Europe. Through his extensive analysis of Germano-Scandinavian legends as well as those from other areas of Europe Lecouteux has uncovered an almost forgotten religious concept - that every individual owns three souls and that one of these souls the Double can - in animal or human form - leave the physical body while in sleep or a trance journey where it chooses then re-enter its physical body. While there were many who experienced this phenomenon involuntarily there were others - those who attracted the unwelcome persecution of the Church - who were able to provoke it at will: witches. In a thorough excavation of the medieval soul Claude Lecouteux reveals the origin and significance of this belief in the Double and follows its transforming features through the ages. He shows that far from being fantasy or vague superstition fairies witches and werewolves all testify to a consistent ancient vision of our world and the world beyond.

General

Imprint:	Inner Traditions Bear And Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2003
First published:	2003
Authors:	Claude Lecouteux
Dimensions:	230 x 152 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	200
Edition:	Original ed.
ISBN-13:	978-0-89281-096-3
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Myths & mythology Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Parapsychological studies Books > Health, Home & Family > Mind, body & spirit > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Alternative belief systems > Contemporary non-Christian & para-Christian cults & sects > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Alternative belief systems > Occult studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Customs Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Folklore Books > Religion & Spirituality > Alternative belief systems > Contemporary non-Christian & para-Christian cults & sects > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Alternative belief systems > Occult studies > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Myths & mythology Books > Mind, Body & Spirit > General Promotions
LSN:	0-89281-096-3
Barcode:	9780892810963

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