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by Antonio Pagliarulo (Author), Judika Illes (Foreword by)
A practical, modern-day exploration of one of the oldest, most universal, and storied forms of folk magic.
Antonio Pagliarulo explores the phenomenon of the Evil Eye: what it is, its origins and causes-- and, most crucially, how to avoid, repel, and remove it. Rich with cultural anecdotes and traditions, mystical lore, and modern concepts, The Evil Eye offers practical advice for shielding yourself from the destructive and lingering power of this mysterious and persistent force. The book:- Defines the Evil Eye and traces its roots into antiquity and across an extraordinary breadth of cultures and traditions
- Shows readers how to diagnose the Evil Eye, how to cure it, and how to cast it on others
- Explores the use of amulets and talismans bearing the "Evil Eye," including its remarkable prevalence in popular jewelry designs
- Includes the history and use of various talismans such as the Hamsa; the Italian cornicello and mano figa; the azabache stone; the Kabbalah red string; mirror pendants; and many others
Author Biography
Antonio Pagliarulo has been a professional writer for over two decades. He writes frequently about religion and spirituality and has been published by the Washington Post, the New York Daily News, Religion News Service, and the Wild Hunt. Antonio is the son of southern Italian immigrants and was raised in a home where the magical arts were commonplace. He was schooled in the ways of Italian folk magic, learning and collecting dozens of traditional rituals, spells, and incantations for healing, prosperity, and protection; these practices, as the author describes them, "are both pagan and Catholic and represent the unique beauty and power of syncretized faiths."
