Gypsy Sorcery and Fortune Telling: Illustrated by Numerous Incantations, Specimens of Medical Magic, Anecdotes and Tales

Autor*innen

• Charles Godfrey Leland

Parameter

• 324 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Biografien & Memoiren
• Esoterik & Religion
• Historische Romane
• Sachliteratur

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The book offers a rich collection of spells, superstitions, and magical practices gathered over two decades from diverse cultures in America, Europe, and the East. It delves into the realms of fortune-telling, witch doctoring, and love magic, drawing on both historical sources and the author's personal experiences. Illustrated with anecdotes and lesser-known works, it provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of medical magic and the customs of the Gypsies, showcasing the interplay of folklore and ritual.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2021
• Einband: Hardcover