Acknowledgments
Introduction: To Guard against Adversity, Misfortune, Illness, and
Death
Part One
A Scarcely Catholic Tradition
1 On the Words “Talisman” and “Amulet” and Some
Definitions
2 Amulets and Talismans in Medieval Culture
3 Some Christian Amulets and Talismans
4 The Medicine of Amulets and Talismans
Part Two
The Use of Amulets and the Making of Talismans
5 Amulets
6 The Crafting of Talismans
7 The Use of Amulets and Talismans
Appendix I: The Seals Representing the Planets
Appendix II : The Talismans of Dom Jean Albert Belin
Appendix III : Seals of the Planets and the Paranatellons
Appendix IV: Creating and Consecrating Magical Objects
Notes
Bibliography
Index
Claude Lecouteux is a former professor of medieval literature and civilization at the Sorbonne. He is the author of numerous books on medieval and pagan beliefs and magic, including The Book of Grimoires, The Tradition of Household Spirits, A Lapidary of Sacred Stones, and The Secret History of Poltergeists and Haunted Houses. He lives in Paris.
“This is the only talisman book you will ever need. In this
expansive tome, Lecouteux has unified information never before
assembled in one place. This book is a useful guide and a
wellspring on the subject, drawing from cultures throughout time
and around the globe. Here, given to the readers, are historical
examples of famous talismans and amulets, their meanings and
origins, and explanations on how to generate them.”
*Maja D’Aoust, White Witch*
“Recommended to anyone interested in this topic. It doesn’t explain
all the secrets of talisman-making, but it does sort out the
specifics of materials, methods, and the evolution of
talisman-making practices through the Middle Ages in Europe.”
*Facing North, Elizabeth Hazel, July 2014*
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