Witchcraft & Medicine (1484-1793)

Belief in witchcraft goes far back into prehistoric times. It continues today, not only among primitive peoples, but also in many civilized nations. Witches’ covens, Satanism, black magic ~ these are among the concepts recognized by numerous people both here and abroad.

This short book describes how witchcraft and medicine have been intermingled throughout the ages. This work was a part of a 1974 exhibit at the National Library of Medicine and is absolutely fascinating.