Old Thiess, a Livonian Werewolf: A Classic Case in Comparative Perspective
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In 1691, a Livonian peasant known as Old Thiess boldly announced before a district court that he was a werewolf. Yet far from being a diabolical monster, he insisted, he was one of the "hounds of God," fierce guardians who battled sorcerers, witches, and even Satan to protect the fields, flocks, and humanity--a baffling claim that attracted the notice of the judges then and still commands attention from historians today.
In this book, eminent...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:022667441X
ISBN13:9780226674414
Release Date:March 2020
Publisher:University of Chicago Press
Length:272 Pages
Weight:0.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.4" x 8.4"
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