@article{1438410,
      recid = {1438410},
      author = {Malmstedt, Göran,},
      title = {Premodern beliefs and witch trials in a Swedish province,  1669-1672 /},
      pages = {1 online resource (xi, 229 pages) :},
      abstract = {This book examines the worldview and perceptions of  reality that formed the setting for the witch trials held  in the Swedish province of Bohuslan in 1669-1672. The first  part of the book explores the conduct of the trials and  provides, among other things, an analysis of the defendants  and of the various accusations from neighbours and the  court. The following parts analyse the perceptions of  reality found in the statements made in court by witnesses  and the accused. The topics addressed include the  relationship between dreams and reality, belief in  shape-shifting, the power of words, emotions, and magically  charged matters, as well as perceptions of God and the  Devil. The beliefs that surfaced during the trials were  part of a general mentality that characterised peoples  perception of the world, both before and after the trials.  As the records from the prolonged cross-examinations of the  accused are unusually detailed, the defendants statements,  together with accusations, testimonies, and the courts  questions, provides a unique insight into premodern  worldviews.},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1438410},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-76120-2},
}