The Language of the Corpse, The Power of the Cadaver in Germanic and Icelandic Sorcery.
Richmond Vista, CA: Three Hands Press, 2016. First Edition. Hardcover. Octavo. 76pp + iipp. Black papered boards elaborately illustrated in black metallic. Edition limited to 1,000 copies. From the publisher: "A short but powerful treatise, the author has gathered together disparate elements of faith, folklore and a multitude of fascinating practices related to the dead. In examining ancient and modern materials among the Teutonic peoples of Europe, we begin to distill an understanding of the powerful significance reserved not only for the revenants of the departed, but their physical remains as well. From the folk charming traditions of the British Isles to the extravagant ritual sacrifices held in medieval Uppsala, Sweden, the book provides the reader a glimpse into to the core strata of the power of the cadaver, and its subsequent role in the sorcerous practices witnessed amongst the European diaspora." Appears unread, thus Fine in lightly rubbed, near fine dust jacket. Item #60808
ISBN: 9781945147036
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