Magic and impotence in the Middle Ages / Catherine Rider.
| Author/creator | Rider, Catherine |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Oxford University Press, 2006. |
| Description | xiii, 254 pages ; 23 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- 'My lady knows impious things' : impotence magic in the ancient world -- 'What adulterous women do' : the early middle ages, c.800-c.1100 -- Impotence magic enters the academic world, 1100-1190 -- How to bind a man or woman : impotence in the magical texts -- 'Everywhere on earth, certain idolatries reign' : pastoral literature, 1200-1400 -- Annulment procedures and frivolous cures : canon law, 1200-1400 -- Necromancers, confessions, and the power of demons : theology, 1220-1400 -- Herbs and magic : medicine, 1240-1400 -- Impotence magic and the rise of witchcraft -- Conclusion. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [232]-247) and index. |
| LCCN | 2005021576 |
| ISBN | 0199282226 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780199282227 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HQ14 .R53 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |