The Bathhouse at Midnight: An Historical Survey of Magic and Divination in Russia (Magic in History) by Ryan, W. F - 1999-09-14

text is unmarked , bottom edges show some dirt, slight crinkle lower right front cover.Magic world of Russia, quite different from western Europe. many different practices done in the sanctiy of the bathouse by both men and women. A Russia not often seen in the Western MediaThe book is an academic book, with footnotes and bibliographyfront cover has sticker compliments of the publisher

Penn State University Press, 1999. Paperback. VERY GOOD. vi, 504 pp. B/w plates. A very clean and tight copy.

Paperback / softback. New. The title of this book refers to the classic time and place for magic, witchcraft, and divination in Russia. The Bathhouse at Midnight, by one of the world's foremost experts on the subject, surveys all forms of magic, both learned and popular, in Russia from the fifth to the eighteenth century. While no book on the subject could be exhaustive, The Bathhouse at Midnight does describe and assess all the literary sources of magic, witchcraft, astrology, alchemy, and divination from Kiev Rus and Imperial Russia, and to some extent Ukraine and Belorussia. Where possible, Ryan identifies the sources of the texts (usually Greek, Arabic, or West European) and makes parallels to other cultures, ranging from classical antiquity to Finnic. He finds that Russia shares most of its magic and divination with the rest of Europe. Subjects covered include the Evil Eye, the Number of the Beast, omens, dreams, talismans and amulets, plants, gemstones, and other materials thought to… Read More

Penn State University Press. New. Special order direct from the distributor

Pennsylvania State Univ Pr, 1999. Paperback. New. 504 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.50 inches.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Penn State University Press, 1999-09-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!