An unequaled examination of every aspect of early English healing, including the use of plants, amulets, charms, & prayer. Other topics include: Anglo-Saxon witchcraft, shaminism, tree-lore, omens, dreams, runes, gods, elves, dwarfs, & theories of magic. The author has brought together a wide range of evidence for the English healing tradition, & presented it in a clear & readable manner. The three key Old English texts are reproduced in full, accompanied by new translations.
- Bald's Third Leechbook
- Old English Herbarium Lacnunga.
Includes:: 28 illustrations.