French Romantic historical witchcraft
A Romantic historical interpretation of witchcraft as a form of social resistance by the oppressed classes against the Church and feudalism. Michelet portrays the witch as a repository of nature worship and folk medicine, viewing the Sabbat not as a demonic meeting but as a desperate assembly of the poor seeking freedom and healing.
Witchcraft
Witchcraft texts on trials, accusations, maleficium, popular magic, demonological theory, and the social history of magical practice.
Folk Magic
Folk magic texts and practical traditions covering charms, cures, household rites, prayers, talismans, and vernacular magical practice.
Folklore Studies
Folklore studies texts on folk tales, fairy belief, superstition, regional customs, oral tradition, and the collection of vernacular belief.
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