Italian Folk Magic: Rue's Kitchen Witchery

Fahrun, Mary-Grace

ISBN 10: 1578636183 / ISBN 13: 9781578636181

Editore: Weiser Books, 2018

Weiser Books May 2018 Binding: Trade Paperback. Codice articolo 82112

Riassunto:

In this fascinating journey through the magical, folkloric, and healing traditions of Italy the reader learns uniquely Italian methods of magical protection and divination and spells for love, sex, control, and revenge.

"Mary-Grace Fahrun's Italian Folk Magic is an intimate journey into the heart of Italian folk magical practices as they are lived every day. Having grown up in an extended Italian family in North America and Italy, the author presents us with the stories, characters, saints, charms, and prayers that form the core of folk religion, setting them in context in an authentic, down-to-earth, and humorous voice. A delight to read!"—Sabina Magliocco, Professor of Anthropology, University of British Columbia

Italian Folk Magiccontains:

• magical and religious rituals
• prayers
• divination techniques
• crafting
• blessing rituals
• witchcraft

The author also explores the evil eye, known as malocchio in Italian, explaining what it is, where it comes from, and, crucially, how to get rid of it.

This book can help Italians regain their magical heritage, but Italian folk magic is a beautiful, powerful, and effective magical tradition that is accessible to anyone who wants to learn it.
 

Informazioni sull?autore:

Mary-Grace Fahrun was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Italian immigrant parents and grew up in the Italian neighborhoods of Montreal and Connecticut. She describes herself as "an avid keeper of customs, traditions, and secrets" and is an authority on Italian folk magic and folk healing traditions. Visit her at www.rueskitchen.com.

Dati bibliografici

Titolo: Italian Folk Magic: Rue's Kitchen Witchery
Casa editrice: Weiser Books
Data di pubblicazione: 2018
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: New