Alpine Witchery, Christian Brunner
Alpine Witchery, Christian Brunner
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Alpine Witchery
Austrian Folk Magic, Lore & Spellcraft

Author: Christian Brunner, Danu Forest

Narrator: Brian Wiggins

Unabridged: 7 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 02/25/2025


Synopsis

Experience the Austrian Witch Trials through Authentic Stories and Spells

Uncover a hidden world of European folk magic preserved within trial documents from the Austrian Alps. Christian Brunner reveals nearly fifty spells and the captivating stories behind them, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of the accused. He also teaches you how to adapt these workings for your own modern practice.

Explore translated testimonies and enchantments originally recorded between the Renaissance and the Age of Enlightenment, a time before the Brothers Grimm standardized German grammar. Using the defendants' and witnesses' own words, Brunner paints a vivid picture of Alpine witchcraft, including the pressures, tensions, and influences of the times.

With riveting details about the witch trials and advice for making historic Alpine spells your own, this is an essential resource for those seeking to connect with the past and harness its wisdom.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Csenge on February 04, 2025

You really don't have to be a witch, or even believe in witchcraft, to enjoy this book. The concept is quite interesting on its own: the author combed through hundreds of records of Austrian witch trials between the 15th and 18h centuries, and picked out more than 70 spells mentioned in them. Each s......more