Magic and impotence in the Middle Ages
'Magic and Impotence in the Middle Ages' investigates the common medieval belief that magic could cause impotence, focusing particularly on the period 1150-1450. The book also examines why the authors of legal, medical, and theological texts were so interested in popular magical practices...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford
Oxford University Press
2006, 2006
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| Collection: | Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | 'Magic and Impotence in the Middle Ages' investigates the common medieval belief that magic could cause impotence, focusing particularly on the period 1150-1450. The book also examines why the authors of legal, medical, and theological texts were so interested in popular magical practices relating to impotence |
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| Physical Description: | xiv, 254 p. |
| ISBN: | 9780191713026 |