Between the Living and the Dead

This scholarly work examines the historical and cultural context of witchcraft and shamanism in early modern Europe, focusing on Hungarian witch trial records. The author analyzes different types of witches, including "neighborhood witches" involved in social conflicts and "supernatural witches" connected to the spirit world. The study explores the overlap between witchcraft and shamanism, particularly the roles of seers and magicians who interacted with both the living and the dead. Specific figures like the táltos are investigated, highlighting their ambivalent nature as both healers and agents of harm. The research uses extensive historical documents and comparative analyses of European folklore to illuminate the complex interplay between belief systems and social structures. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/book_shelter Get the Book now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Between-Living-Dead-Eva-Pocs/dp/9639116181?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=1563b7fd252c5d2bbdadc4b0663dc3b1&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Produced by: https://www.podcaistudio.com/