Magic in History

An Historical Survey of Magic and Divination in Russia

By: W. F. Ryan

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Paperback | 15 September 1999

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The title of this book refers to the classic time and place for magic, witchcraft, and divination in Russia. The Bathhouse at Midnight, by one of the world's foremost experts on the subject, surveys all forms of magic, both learned and popular, in Russia from the fifth to the eighteenth century. While no book on the subject could be exhaustive, The Bathhouse at Midnight does describe and assess all the literary sources of magic, witchcraft, astrology, alchemy, and divination from Kiev Rus and Imperial Russia, and to some extent Ukraine and Belorussia. Where possible, Ryan identifies the sources of the texts (usually Greek, Arabic, or West European) and makes parallels to other cultures, ranging from classical antiquity to Finnic. He finds that Russia shares most of its magic and divination with the rest of Europe.

Subjects covered include the Evil Eye, the Number of the Beast, omens, dreams, talismans and amulets, plants, gemstones, and other materials thought to possess magic properties. The first chapter gives a historical overview, and the final chapter summarizes the political, religious, and legal aspects of the history of magic in Russia. The author also provides translations of some key texts.

The Bathhouse at Midnight will be invaluable for anyone&;student, teacher, or general reader&;with an interest in Russia, magic, or the occult. It is unique in its field and is set to become the definitive study of Russian magic.

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"The Bathhouse at Midnight is an excellent study and source book of Russian supernatural and magical beliefs that should be read by anyone working with Russian supernatural belief, with the comparative study of belief--whether Slavic, European, or Indo-European--or with Christian folk religion."

--David E. Gay, Journal of Folklore Research

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Non-Fiction Mind, Body, Spirit Mysticism, Magic & Occult Interests Magic, Spells & Alchemy Religion & Beliefs Alternative Belief Systems Occult Studies Satanism & Demonology Magic, Alchemy & Hermetic Thought History Regional & National History European History

Christianity Specific Events & Topics in History Revolutions, Uprisings, Rebellions Russian Revolution

Acknowledgements
List of Illustrations
Introduction
An Outline History
Popular Magic
Wizards and Witches
Popular Divination
Signs, Omens, Auguries, Calendar Predictions
Predictions from Dreams and the Human Body
Spells, Curses and Magic Prayers
Talismans and Amulets
Materia Magica
Texts as Amulets
Magic of Letter and Number
Geomancy
Alchemy and the Virtues of Stones
Astrology - The Byzantine Tradition
Astrology - Post-Byzantine Influences
Magic, the Church, the Law and the State
Plates
List of Works Cited
Index
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Magic in History

An Historical Survey of Magic and Divination in Russia

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