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Ésotérisme et Paranormal
Gypsy sorcery and fortune telling. Exploring the Mystical Practices and Beliefs of Gypsy Sorcery
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- Nombre de pages316
- PrésentationBroché
- Poids0.411 kg
- Dimensions14,8 cm × 21,0 cm × 1,7 cm
- ISBN979-10-419-4263-3
- EAN9791041942633
- Date de parution30/01/2023
- ÉditeurCulturea
Résumé
"Gypsy Sorcery and Fortune Telling" by Charles Godfrey Leland delves into the mystical world of gypsy magic, exploring its origins, practices, and cultural significance. The text examines the deep-rooted connection between gypsies and sorcery, tracing their practices back to ancient Shamanism and witchcraft. Leland discusses how gypsies, with their enigmatic presence and wandering lifestyle, became associated with supernatural powers and fortune-telling.
The book highlights the belief in evil spirits as the cause of diseases and misfortunes, a concept prevalent in Shamanic traditions. Gypsies, through their rituals and incantations, sought to drive away these malevolent forces, often using symbolic objects and nature-based remedies. The text also explores the influence of gypsy magic on European folklore, noting similarities with other cultural practices.
Leland emphasizes the importance of preserving these traditions, as they offer valuable insights into the evolution of human belief systems and the interplay between magic and religion. The book serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the role of gypsies in disseminating magical beliefs and practices across cultures, highlighting their impact on the collective imagination.
The book highlights the belief in evil spirits as the cause of diseases and misfortunes, a concept prevalent in Shamanic traditions. Gypsies, through their rituals and incantations, sought to drive away these malevolent forces, often using symbolic objects and nature-based remedies. The text also explores the influence of gypsy magic on European folklore, noting similarities with other cultural practices.
Leland emphasizes the importance of preserving these traditions, as they offer valuable insights into the evolution of human belief systems and the interplay between magic and religion. The book serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the role of gypsies in disseminating magical beliefs and practices across cultures, highlighting their impact on the collective imagination.
