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Scottish witchcraft

Concise, accessible exploration of Scotland's long and often grim history with magic, superstition, and the persecution of alleged witches. Drawing on historical records, folklore, and cultural tradition, Raymond Lamont-Brown traces how beliefs in charms, healing, prophecy, and malefic magic shaped everyday life from the medieval period through the witch-hunt era. The book examines notable trials, regional practices, and the social forces-fear, religion, and politics-that fueled accusations and executions and executions. Both am introduction to Scottish magical lore and a survey of its darker chapters, this guide provides readers with a clear overview of how witchcraft was understood, feared, and remembered across Scotland.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 123 pages

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