"In Inscribed Power, Ryan D. Giles explores the function of amuletic prayers, divine names, and incantation formulas that were inscribed and printed on parchment, paper and other media, and at the same time inserted into classic literary works in Spain. Giles' insightful analysi…
In Inscribed Power, Ryan D. Giles explores the function of amuletic prayers, divine names, and incantation formulas that were inscribed and printed on parchment, paper and other media, and at the same time inserted into classic literary works in Spain. Giles' insightful analysis…
Frontcover -- Contents -- Contributors -- General Preface. Charlemagne: A European Icon -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- 1 Charlemagne as a Creative Force in the Spanish Epic -- 2 Rebel Nephews and Royal Sisters: The Tale of Bernardo del Carpio -- 3 The Old Counselors in t…