Volume 21, 2010, Pages 172-190
Art, Religion and Culture Studies, University of Amsterdam, Oude Turfmarkt 141-147, NL 1012 GC Amsterdam, Netherlands
Abstract
Love magic is defined
as verbal and material instruments by which erotic and affectionate
feelings are believed to be aroused or destroyed in a supernatural way.
This is a discussion of love magic as it is presented in early medieval
Hiberno-Latin penitentials and Irish legal texts. © Brepols Publishers. ©
Brepols Publishers.
Author keywords
Aphrodisiacs; Bones; Bretha crdlige; Cethairshlicht athgabdlae; Charms; Constantinus Africanus;
Dogs; Epaid; Gender; Heptads; Hincmar of Rheims; Impotence; Legal
texts; Love magic; Maleficium; Marriage; Middle Irish Life of St Brigit;
O'Davoren's Glossary; Pantechne; Penitential of Columbanus; Penitential
of Finnian; Senchus mdr; Sex; Spells; Triads
ISSN: 03321592Source Type: Journal
Original language: English
Document Type: Review