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Showing 1 to 2 of 2 for “"History of Magic"”.
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Solomon on Stage, Representations of Magic and the Occult in Early Modern English Drama
This thesis examines the influence of beliefs about King Solomon on the depiction of magic in early modern drama. I explore the extent to which would-be magicians could use Solomon as a role model for their own endeavours, drawing upon sources which attributed magical powers to the biblical king. …
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Magic Performances: Rituals and Practice in Italian Theatre and Culture, 1520–1650
… historical sources that deal with early modern magic, in order to re-evaluate its role in Italian society between the 16th and the mid-17th century. During this period, many were the attempts carried out by the Catholic Church to avoid the spread of heretical beliefs among people. By the middle …