Magic and Healing: The History and Folklore of Magical Healing Practices From Herb-Lore and Incantations to Rings and Precious Stones - Hardcover

C. J. S. Thompson

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9780517688335: Magic and Healing: The History and Folklore of Magical Healing Practices From Herb-Lore and Incantations to Rings and Precious Stones
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0517688336 ISBN 13: 9780517688335
Publisher: Bell Publishing Company, 1989

Synopsis

In this book, Dr. Thompson has traced the history of magic in medicine in every country where it was practiced throughout the centuries, up to its counterpart in modern times, the psychological treatment of disease. Healing by incantation, by sympathy, by touch and with the aid of astrology are all discussed. Folk medicine and herbs of healing, precious stones, rings and girdles used in healing and even beds of healing all have their place within this strange story. Handsomely illustrated.

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Publisher
Bell Publishing Company
Publication date
1989
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0517688336
ISBN 13 
9780517688335
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
176
Rating
  • 3.40 out of 5 stars
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