Extensive corpus of divinatory and sorcerous practices: Provides a thorough historical context for Saint Cyprian's divination methods
First-time English translation of key inquisitorial documents: Enables broader accessibility for English-speaking readers
Detailed analysis of seafaring incantation: Explores the origin and meaning of the controversial Saint Cyprian incantation
Comprehensive reference work: Offers a wealth of documentation for researchers and practitioners
Covers Iberian urban magic: Expands understanding of four centuries of magical traditions
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In Clearing the Waters: A Monograph on Saint Cyprian Divination from the 17th to the 19th Century, author José Leitão collects an extensive corpus of divinatory and sorcerous practices from the records of the Portuguese Inquisition to unravel the mystery of Cyprian’s seafaring incantation, and how it has come to be associated with contemp