Icelandic Magic: Aims, Tools and Techniques of the Icelandic Sorcerers sterling silver Along with an exploration of

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Icelandic Magic: Aims, Tools and Techniques of the Icelandic Sorcerers sterling silver Along with an exploration ofIn this unprecedented work, the author Christopher A. Smith has meticulously studied no less than 6 original Icelandic manuscripts dating from 1500 to 1860 to extract a picture of the aims, tools and techniques of Icelandic sorcerers. Set against the context of the harsh economic, social and environmental conditions of this North Atlantic island, the book gives a detailed account of the types of spells that were used and the motivations behind them.