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Italian Witchcraft Charms and Neapolitan Witchcraft - The Cimaruta, its Structure and Development (Folklore History Series)

AUTHOR Various
PUBLISHER Pierides Press (11/23/2022)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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This compact volume is a wealth of knowledge on Neapolitan witchcraft, with a primary focus on the folklore behind the Cimaruta.

Delve into the mysticism of rural Southern Italy in the early 1900s and explore the many traditional superstitions and beliefs of Naples. This fascinating collection of notes features an oral transcript between the author and a practising witch. A perfect read for those who wish to learn more about the Italian folk amulet, the Cimaruta, which is worn to ward off the evil eye's curse.

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ISBN-13: 9781528772983
ISBN-10: 1528772989
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 52
Carton Quantity: 68
Product Dimensions: 5.50 x 0.25 x 8.50 inches
Weight: 0.48 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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Social Science | Folklore & Mythology
Social Science | Witchcraft (See Also Religion - Wicca)
Social Science | Magick Studies
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This compact volume is a wealth of knowledge on Neapolitan witchcraft, with a primary focus on the folklore behind the Cimaruta.

Delve into the mysticism of rural Southern Italy in the early 1900s and explore the many traditional superstitions and beliefs of Naples. This fascinating collection of notes features an oral transcript between the author and a practising witch. A perfect read for those who wish to learn more about the Italian folk amulet, the Cimaruta, which is worn to ward off the evil eye's curse.

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