Icelandic Magic: Aims, Tools and Techniques of the Icelandic Sorcerers sterling silver 8 1/2” H x 12”

8 1/2” H x 12” W (not including the twine holder)

presents the medicinal herbal information and recipes as passed on to the author

and aid in divination

Along with an exploration of folklore and historical literature

Icelandic Magic: Aims, Tools and Techniques of the Icelandic Sorcerers sterling silver 8 1/2” H x 12”In this unprecedented work, the author Christopher A. Smith has meticulously studied no less than 6 original Icelandic manuscripts dating from 1500 to 1860 to extract a picture of the aims, tools and techniques of Icelandic sorcerers. Set against the context of the harsh economic, social and environmental conditions of this North Atlantic island, the book gives a detailed account of the types of spells that were used and the motivations behind them.