Witch-Hunts and Revitalization
Witch-Hunts and Revitalization
In this lecture, I want to analyze witch-hunts in terms of the concept “revitalization movement”. This concept, theorize... Read more
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Accusations: Directions of Witchcraft Accusations
Accusations: Directions of Witchcraft Accusations
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