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The practice of zagovory arose from pagan prayers and incantations, and so was initially based on the belief in the power of the human word.Hence followed the importance of exact pronunciation of the words (whether whispered or sung) as well as exact observing the associated rites.
The Merseburg charms, Merseburg spells, or Merseburg incantations (German: die Merseburger Zaubersprüche) are two medieval magic spells, charms or incantations, written in Old High German. They are the only known examples of Germanic pagan belief preserved in the language.
The spells consisted of many objects found in the everyday life of a woman including narcotics, amulets, rings, knotted cords, and facial ointments. [1] Although the violent and passionate images typically depicted in eros were not found in philia, it is important to remember that like eros, the ultimate purpose of philia magic was to take ...
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An early source on the Scholomance and Dracula folklore was the article "Transylvanian Superstitions" (1885), written by Scottish expatriate Emily Gerard. [2] [3] It has been established for certain this article was an important source that Bram Stoker consulted for his novel Dracula.
Spell for raising up a spirit and causing a soul to live in the realm of the dead. [105] 178. Spell for raising the corpse, for having power in the eyes and ears and making the head firm when it has been set in its proper place. [106] 179. Spell for leaving yesterday and coming into today, which he asks himself and his members. [107] 180. Spell ...
Fewer economic spells—992—were collected; these relate to herding, fishing, hunting, and farming. [1]: 84 Spells used in social interactions, such as wedding- and love-spells, account for a mere 253. Short spells used in various situations of everyday housekeeping also existed (183 examples).
The Pella curse tablet is a text written in a distinct Doric Greek idiom, found in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedon, in 1986. [1] Ιt contains a curse or magic spell (Ancient Greek: κατάδεσμος, katadesmos) inscribed on a lead scroll, dated to the first half of the 4th century BC (c. 380–350 BC).