Sodobno čarovništvo na Slovenskem : magistrsko delo

Veingerl, Vanda (author), Črnič, Aleš (mentor)

Čarovništvo kot univerzalen kulturni fenomen spremlja človeštvo od njegovih začetkov ter se skozi zgodovino manifestira v različnih oblikah in kontekstih. Ne glede na specifično geografsko ali religiozno okolje je njegov temeljni namen vselej povezan z vzpostavljanjem nadzora nad naravnimi pojavi, družbenimi okoliščinami ter duhovnimi silami. Magistrsko delo se osredotoča na zgodovinski razvoj čarovniških praks na Slovenskem, pri čemer analizira tako arhaične kot sodobne oblike čarovništva. V teoretičnem delu naloge je predstavljen razvoj čarovništva na Slovenskem in v zahodnem svetu od prazgodovine do 21. stoletja, s poudarkom na preganjanju čarovnic in čarovniških procesih v srednjem veku in zgodnjem novem veku. Empirični del raziskuje sodobne oblike čarovništva na Slovenskem, njihov kulturni pomen, simboliko in psihološko-kognitivno ozadje prakticiranja tovrstnih praks v sodobni družbi. Delo izpostavlja, da kljub napredku znanosti in tehnologije, čarovništvo ostaja prisoten element kolektivne zavesti in duhovnega iskanja posameznika, kar se kaže v naraščajočem zanimanju za alternativne duhovne prakse v 21. stoletju.

• Language: Slovenian
• Keywords: čarovništvo, zgodovinski razvoj, slovenski kulturni prostor, sodobna duhovnost, kognitivno-psihološki vidiki
• Work type: Master's thesis/paper
• Typology: 2.09 - Master's Thesis
• Organization: FDV - Faculty of Social Sciences
• Place of publishing: Ljubljana
• Publisher: V. Veingerl
• Year: 2025
• Number of pages: 1 spletni vir (1 datoteka PDF (102 str.))
• PID: 20.500.12556/RUL-173835
• UDC: 398.47(043.2)
• COBISS.SI-ID: 252496643
• Publication date in RUL: 24.09.2025

Secondary language

• Language: English
• Title: Contemporary witchcraft in Slovenia

Abstract

Witchcraft, as a universal cultural phenomenon, has accompanied humanity since its earliest beginnings, manifesting in diverse forms and contexts throughout history. Regardless of geographic or religious specifics, its fundamental purpose remains associated with exerting influence over natural phenomena, social conditions, and spiritual forces. This master’s thesis focuses on the historical development of witchcraft practices in the Slovenian cultural space, analysing both archaic and contemporary manifestations. The theoretical part presents the development of witchcraft in Slovenia and Western world from prehistory to the 21st century, with particular emphasis on the persecution of witches and witch trials during the Middle Ages and early modern period. The empirical section explores contemporary forms of witchcraft in Slovenia, their cultural significance, symbolic dimensions, and the psychological-cognitive background of these practices in modern society. The thesis highlights that, despite scientific and technological advancement, witchcraft persists as an element of collective consciousness and individual spiritual pursuit, as evidenced by the growing interest in alternative spiritualities in the 21st century.

• Keywords: witchcraft, historical development, Slovenian cultural space, contemporary spirituality, cognitive-psychological aspects