Averting Demons: The Protecting Power of Medieval Visual Motifs and Themes, 2 Volumes

by Ruth Mellinkoff

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In this lavishly illustrated study, renowned medievalist Ruth Mellinkoff establishes conclusively that the primary function of such images was apotropaic, or protective, and not intended merely as decoration or moralizing. Through her study of pagan precedents and close analysis of a wide variety of medieval examples in various media, Mellinkoff convincingly argues that these unusual images--often together with protective Christian signs and symbols--were...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0974801909

ISBN13:9780974801902

Release Date:January 2004

Publisher:Wipf & Stock Publishers

Length:2 Pages

Weight:5.81 lbs.

Dimensions:1.6" x 9.0" x 12.0"

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Religion Religion & Spirituality

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