"Paltrie Vermin, Cats, Mise, Toads, and Weasils": Witches, Familiars, and Human-Animal Interactions in the English Witch Trials

This article explores the role played by the relationship between witch and familiar in the early modern witch trials. It positions animal familiars at the intersection of early modern belief in witchcraft and magic, examining demonologies, legal and trial records, and print pamphlets. Read together...

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Autore principale: Parish, Helen L. 1971- (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: MDPI [2019]
In: Religions
Anno: 2019, Volume: 10, Fascicolo: 2, Pagine: 1-14
Altre parole chiave:B Demonology
B Witchcraft
B popular belief
B Animals
B familiars
B witch trials
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