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Human Animals

By Frank Hamel
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Mythology, Legends & Folklore

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A survey of folk beliefs and occult accounts about human-to-animal and animal-to-human transformation, describing methods of metamorphosis (skins, ointments, girdles, sorcery), remedies and tests, and the overlap with witchcraft. It examines cultural expressions including animal dances, familiars, totemic family animals, wer-wolf trials, and myths of lion-, fox-, serpent- and bird-like human figures, plus animal ghosts, phantasmal doubles, elementals, and ceremonial magic. Themes include theories of soul-transfer, sympathetic magic, social motives and punishments, and the persistence of animal-human affinities in folklore and fairy tale.

About the Author

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Frank Hamel

Frank Hamel was a writer known for his exploration of the relationship between humans and animals, particularly in his notable work "Human Animals." This book delves into the complexities of human-animal interactions and the philosophical implications of these relationships. Hamel's writing often reflects a deep interest in the natural world and the ethical considerations surrounding it, contributing to discussions in both literature and philosophy. His work invites readers to reflect on their own connections with the animal kingdom and the broader implications of these ties.

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