Claude Lecouteux (1943–2025) was a professor emeritus of medieval literature and civilization at the Sorbonne and author of numerous books on medieval and pagan afterlife beliefs and magic, including The Book of Grimoires, Dictionary of Ancient Magic Words and Spells, and The Tradition of Household Spirits.
Translator’s Preface
Introduction
Chapter I
The Devil as Suitor
Chapter II
The Devil and His Family
Chapter III
The Swindled and Battered Devil
Chapter IV
In the Devil’s Service
Chapter V
A Visit to Hell
Chapter VI
The Devil and the Church
Chapter VII
Singular Tales
Appendix 1
Tale Types in this Book
Appendix 2
Index of Motifs Associated with the Devil
Notes
Bibliography
Index
