Apotropaic magic
Apotropaic magic (from Greek αποτρέπειν “to ward off”) or protective magic is a type of magic intended to turn away harm or evil influences, as in deflecting misfortune or averting the evil eye. Apotropaic observances may also be…
Apotropaic magic (from Greek αποτρέπειν “to ward off”) or protective magic is a type of magic intended to turn away harm or evil influences, as in deflecting misfortune or averting the evil eye. Apotropaic observances may also be…