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Renowned folklorist Charles Godfrey Leland examines the traditions,
nature and mysteries of gypsy magic. This edition includes all of
the author's original illustrations. The various customs,
incantations and rituals of the Gypsy communities in continental
Europe are brought to life in this text. The author begins by
acknowledging the complete lack of knowledge most people have in
the subject, and praises the various gypsy communities for their
vast and unrivalled contributions to magic, predicting the future,
and medicinal cures and philters. Methodical and well-informed, the
author charts a vivid chronicle through centuries of gypsy
traditions. Beginning with the affinity of the travelling peoples
with sorcery and witchcraft, Bullinger proceeds to discuss the
charms and magicks which gypsies would produce or perform -
exorcisms of evil spirits, protection of livestock, and recovery of
stolen items are some of the reasons behind these unusual
practices.
Renowned folklorist Charles Godfrey Leland examines the traditions,
nature and mysteries of gypsy magic. This edition includes all of
the author's original illustrations. The various customs,
incantations and rituals of the Gypsy communities in continental
Europe are brought to life in this text. The author begins by
acknowledging the complete lack of knowledge most people have in
the subject, and praises the various gypsy communities for their
vast and unrivalled contributions to magic, predicting the future,
and medicinal cures and philters. Methodical and well-informed, the
author charts a vivid chronicle through centuries of gypsy
traditions. Beginning with the affinity of the travelling peoples
with sorcery and witchcraft, Bullinger proceeds to discuss the
charms and magicks which gypsies would produce or perform -
exorcisms of evil spirits, protection of livestock, and recovery of
stolen items are some of the reasons behind these unusual
practices.
Aradia is a book of folklore considered a vital foundation upon
which the beliefs and practices of modern witchcraft and Wicca
practices are understood and performed. An important part of the
literary canon of witchcraft, Aradia - colloquially termed 'the
Gospel of the Witches' - is a story regarding the witches living in
Italy during the 17th century. Charles Godfrey Leland obtained,
arranged and translated the original scripts to modern English; the
result is a coherent narrative which is authentic, readable and
uncompromising, with none of the stark details of Strega witchcraft
omitted or softened. Aradia is a story unorthodox and
anti-establishment in tone, detailing the exploits of witches who
seek to undermine oppressive landowners and other powerful
interests portrayed as antagonistic. The aristocracy are frequently
the targets of witches, who are deeply ritualistic and nominally
aligned to the lower classes in the economic order.
Aradia is a book of folklore considered a vital foundation upon
which the beliefs and practices of modern witchcraft and Wicca
practices are understood and performed. An important part of the
literary canon of witchcraft, Aradia - colloquially termed 'the
Gospel of the Witches' - is a story regarding the witches living in
Italy during the 17th century. Charles Godfrey Leland obtained,
arranged and translated the original scripts to modern English; the
result is a coherent narrative which is authentic, readable and
uncompromising, with none of the stark details of Strega witchcraft
omitted or softened. Aradia is a story unorthodox and
anti-establishment in tone, detailing the exploits of witches who
seek to undermine oppressive landowners and other powerful
interests portrayed as antagonistic. The aristocracy are frequently
the targets of witches, who are deeply ritualistic and nominally
aligned to the lower classes in the economic order.
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