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This richly illustrated history offers a readable, comprehensive overview of witchcraft and magic, tracing their roots from the earliest written records in the ancient world through the rise of witch trials and the depiction of Devil-worshipping witches. The book then turns to the Enlightenment and beyond, exploring the emergence of modern magic, the anthropology of magic across the globe, and the influence of these traditions on cinema—highlighting classics such as The Wizard of Oz and contemporary serials like Charmed and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Owen Davies
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