The Dark Wind: Witches and the Concept of Evil

by Gary R. Varner

The Dark Wind provides a survey of witches around the world, their prehistoric origin and how society has viewed them throughout history. Folklorist Gary R. Varner explores the use of magic, spells and curses among indigenous groups as well as state approved religions such as those observed in ancient Rome and Greece, and how even contemporary Christianity uses many of the same "magic" combinations. Also examined is the current "witch craze" in several...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430318139
• ISBN13: 9781430318132
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"