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M.A. study which discusses the belief that a glance can damage life and property, with sections on the action of casting the Evil Eye, protection from it, and the process of cure of the affected party. Sub-sections cover possessors, susceptibility, explanations, protective measures, detecting and curing the effects of the Evil Eye. A number of examples of beliefs from Mediterranean countries, notably Italy and Greece, are included in the text.
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