Sources from the Dawn of the Great Witch Hunt in Lower Navarre, 1370: Akelarre

by Ander Berrojalbiz

Overview

This book provides an annotated source edition of the only two extant documents related to the sorcery trial brought against Pes de Guoythie and Condesse de Beheythie in Lower Navarre, in 1370. It provides full transcriptions of both documents, and English translations of the most salient passages. These sources illustrate at an early date many of the features prevalent in later sources on which trials, such as the metamorphosis of those accused into animals; infanticide; poisoned apples; collective meetings; and ointments made from various creatures. As such, it offers a fascinating insight into allegations of witchcraft in the High and Late Middle Ages.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783031158124
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Publication date:	12/01/2022
Series:	Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic
Edition description:	1st ed. 2023
Pages:	84
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x (d)

About the Author

Ander Berrojalbiz is an independent scholar based in Durango, Biscay, Spain.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction .- 2. The Trial against Pes de Guoythie and Condesse de Beheythie .- 3. Akelarre .- 4. The Lady and the Lake .- 5. Conclusions.