The Leaper Between: An Historical Study of the Toad-Bone Amulet; its Forms, Functions, and Praxis in Popular Magic
by Andrew D. Chumbley
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Three Hands Press. 2012. Trade paperback. Fine.. 66 p. Includes bibliography. . "You ketch a hoppin' toad and carry that in your bowsom till that's rotted right away to the back-boon. Then you take and hold that over running water at midnight till the Devil he come to you and pull you over the water ane then you be a witch and you kin dew all mander of badness to people and hev power over 'em." So spoke TIlly Baldry of Huntingtoft, an English wise-woman of the 19th century, describing the ritual of obtaining th ewitches' amulet known as the toad-bone. Known to rural folk magicians and secret societies such as the Society of the Horseman's Word, the exacting ritual of killing a toad to obtain the bone of power has been documented in various forms and cultural milieus for two millennia, though its origin is likely far older. Focusing on extant forms in Britain and Europe, Chumbley traces the metamorphosis of the toad-bone amulet from its beginning as a talisman for controlling animals to its ultimate manifestation as a conduit of diabolic power of the 'Toad-Witch'. The first academic study of this little-known aspect of folk magic, The Leaper Between is here presented in unabridged form, newly typeset in several fine bindings worthy of its fascination. It will be of interest to students of comparative religion, magic, and folklore alike.
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- Title
- The Leaper Between: An Historical Study of the Toad-Bone Amulet; its Forms, Functions, and Praxis in Popular Magic
- Author
- Andrew D. Chumbley
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- Trade paperback
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- Used - Fine.
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- Paperback
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- Three Hands Press
- Date Published
- 2012
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- 66 p. Includes bibliography., Toad-bone amulet-Toad-bone ritual; Great Britain; Folklore; Europe
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