Thaumaturgia; Or, Elucidations of the Marvellous

Chapter 10

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On amulets, charms, talismans--Philters, their origin and imaginary efficacy, etc.

Amulets used by the common people.

Eccentricities, caprices, and effects, of the imagination.

Doctrine of Effluvia--Miraculous cures by means of charms, amulets, etc.