Icelandic Magic: Aims, Tools and Techniques of the Icelandic Sorcerers sterling silver and about legendary grimoires

and about legendary grimoires

8 1/2” H x 12” W (not including the twine holder)

presents the medicinal herbal information and recipes as passed on to the author

and above all for exploring a rich and daring new literature

Icelandic Magic: Aims, Tools and Techniques of the Icelandic Sorcerers sterling silver and about legendary grimoiresIn this unprecedented work, the author Christopher A. Smith has meticulously studied no less than 6 original Icelandic manuscripts dating from 1500 to 1860 to extract a picture of the aims, tools and techniques of Icelandic sorcerers. Set against the context of the harsh economic, social and environmental conditions of this North Atlantic island, the book gives a detailed account of the types of spells that were used and the motivations behind them.