"Gypsy Sorcery and Fortune Telling" by Charles Godfrey Leland is a wide-ranging look at the spells, customs, and beliefs of Gypsy magic as it was understood in the 1800s. It explores the roots and purpose of witchcraft, fortune-telling, and charms within Gypsy culture. Examining different kinds of Gypsy magic, like healing practices and conjurations, the book shows Gypsy connections to older ideas about spirits, disease, and shamanism. It uses stories, historical background, and comparisons to paint a picture of these magical practices. By doing this, it encourages readers to think about how these beliefs have lasted and what they mean for society.
Gypsy Sorcery and Fortune Telling Illustrated by numerous incantations, specimens of medical magic, anecdotes and tales
By Charles Godfrey Leland
Discover a hidden world of charms, spells, and age-old traditions used by a mysterious people to heal, predict the future, and manipulate fate.
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About the AuthorCharles Godfrey Leland was an American humorist and folklorist, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was educated at Princeton University and in Europe.
Charles Godfrey Leland was an American humorist and folklorist, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was educated at Princeton University and in Europe.
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