Early modern supernatural [[electronic resource] ] : the dark side of European culture, 1400-1700 / / Jane P. Davidson

• Autore: Davidson Jane P
• Pubblicazione: Santa Barbara, CA, : Praeger, c2012
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (256 p.)
• Disciplina: 130.94/0903; 130.940903
• Soggetto topico: Occultism - Social aspects - Europe - History; Supernatural - Social aspects - Europe - History; Popular culture - Europe - History; Learning and scholarship - Europe - History; Social change - Europe - History
• Soggetto geografico: Europe Social life and customs; Europe Intellectual life; Europe History 1492-1648
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1 The Devil and Devils; Chapter 2 Witches; Chapter 3 Demonology, Possession, and Exorcism; Chapter 4 Black Magic; Chapter 5 Ghosts, Specters, and Poltergeists; Chapter 6 Werewolves; Conclusion; Appendix I: Early Modern Artists Who Depicted Themes from the Dark Side; Appendix II: Biographical Notes on Some Notable Dark Side Experts; Notes; Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; V; W; Z
• Sommario/riassunto: 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: Early modern supernatural
• ISBN: 1-283-39354-9; 0-313-39344-3
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910461813803321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Praeger series on the early modern world.