Making Witches

Newfoundland Traditions of Spells and Counterspells

Nonfiction, History
Cover of the book Making Witches by Barbara Rieti, MQUP
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Author: Barbara Rieti ISBN: 9780773577930
Publisher: MQUP Publication: April 15, 2008
Imprint: MQUP Language: English
Author: Barbara Rieti
ISBN: 9780773577930
Publisher: MQUP
Publication: April 15, 2008
Imprint: MQUP
Language: English

Drawing from her own interviews and a wealth of material from the Memorial University Folklore and Language Archive, Barbara Rieti explores the range and depth of Newfoundland witch tradition, looking at why certain people acquired reputations as witches, and why others considered themselves bewitched. The tales that emerge - despite their seemingly fantastic elements of spells and black heart books, hags, and healing charms - concern everyday affairs and reveal the intense social interdependence central to outport life. Frequently featuring women, they provide fascinating new perspectives on female coping strategies in a volatile economy.

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Drawing from her own interviews and a wealth of material from the Memorial University Folklore and Language Archive, Barbara Rieti explores the range and depth of Newfoundland witch tradition, looking at why certain people acquired reputations as witches, and why others considered themselves bewitched. The tales that emerge - despite their seemingly fantastic elements of spells and black heart books, hags, and healing charms - concern everyday affairs and reveal the intense social interdependence central to outport life. Frequently featuring women, they provide fascinating new perspectives on female coping strategies in a volatile economy.

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