Name: Gypsy Sorcery and Fortune Telling: Incantations, Conjurations, Lucky Charms, Specimens of Medical Magic Anecdotes, Spells and Folk Stories
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Author: C. G. Leland
ISBN: 9780359030125

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Type

Physical Book

Author

C. G. Leland

Format

Paperback

ISBN13

9780359030125

Synopsis "Gypsy Sorcery and Fortune Telling: Incantations, Conjurations, Lucky Charms, Specimens of Medical Magic Anecdotes, Spells and Folk Stories"

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.