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The text explores the historical and cultural context of witchcraft and magic, focusing on the widespread belief in and persecution of witches throughout history. It begins with a discussion of the biblical account of King Saul consulting a woman with a familiar spirit, highlighting the ancient practice of necromancy. The narrative then shifts to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, periods marked by intense fear and persecution of witches, often fueled by religious and political motives. The infamous Malleus Maleficarum, a guide for identifying and prosecuting witches, is mentioned as a significant influence on witch trials. The text also examines the role of women in witchcraft accusations, noting that societal views often portrayed them as more susceptible to demonic influence. Various methods of identifying witches, such as searching for witches' marks and the practice of "swimming" witches, are described. The text further delves into the phenomenon of the witches' sabbath, a supposed gathering of witches to worship the devil, which was often a product of vivid imaginations and societal hysteria. The narrative concludes by discussing the eventual decline of witch trials and the shift towards a more rational understanding of such phenomena, although sporadic cases persisted into the 18th century. The text underscores the complex interplay of fear, superstition, and societal dynamics in the historical treatment of witchcraft.

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Zařazení knihy Knihy v němčině Belletristik Erzählende Literatur Hauptwerk vor 1945

• Plný název: Magic
• Autor: Chesterton
• Jazyk: Angličtina
• Vazba: Brožovaná
• Počet stran: 50
• EAN: 9791041817535
• ID: 43804009
• Nakladatelství: Culturea
• Hmotnost: 79 g
• Rozměry: 210 × 148 × 4 mm
• Datum vydání: 22. June 2023

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