Magical House Protection by Brian Hoggard - 9781800730212

Berghahn Books

Belief in magic and particularly the power of witchcraft was once a deep and enduring presence in popular culture.\n\u201CDiving into Brian Hoggard\u2019s Magical House Protection is a remarkable experience\u2026 [It] provides an immersive and fascinating read.\u201D\u2014Fortean Times\nPeople created and concealed many objects to protect themselves from harmful magic. Detailed are the principal forms of magical house protection in Britain and beyond from the fourteenth century to the present day. Witch-bottles, dried cats, horse skulls, written charms, protection marks and concealed shoes were all used widely as methods of repelling, diverting or trapping negative energies. Many of these practices and symbols can be found around the globe, demonstrating the universal nature of efforts by people to protect\n\nMagical House Protection\nThe Archaeology of Counter-Witchcraft\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracke;