{"product_id":"italian-folklore-gina-m-miele-phd-9781577159490","title":"Italian Folklore: Rituals, Celebrations, and Ancient Traditions","description":"\u003cb\u003eExplore the rich and mystical world of Italian folk traditions, where saints walked with witches and magic was found in the smallest of items.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDid you grow up hearing stories of \"the evil eye?\" Or perhaps, you've always wondered why Italian culture lights candles for saints. In \u003ci\u003eItalian Folklore\u003c\/i\u003e, Dr. Gina Miele weaves scholarly expertise and cultural passion into a rich tapestry of storytelling, history, and ritual practice to explore folk traditions from the old world. This \u003cb\u003ebeautifully illustrated, comprehensive book\u003c\/b\u003e, told through fictional stories of everyday Italians, examines and honors Italy's mystical heritage, where saints, healers, and peasants kept spiritual traditions alive through daily acts and seasonal rites. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn a world where identity can feel fractured, \u003ci\u003eItalian Folklore \u003c\/i\u003eoffers authenticity--\u003cb\u003ea way to reconnect with the spiritual and cultural traditions that once held communities together\u003c\/b\u003e. Combining folktales, herbal wisdom, and a sprinkle of magical beliefs, this book covers a range of Italian cultural touchstones. Learn all about the mysteries of the old world, in the chapters of: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Is Italian Folk Tradition?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Land Where Saints Walk with Witches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreshold Keepers: Women as Guides Through Life's Passages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen Ancestors Return: Italy's November Vigil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItaly's Ritual Year: Living Traditions Through the Seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaints Among Us: Voices from Italy's History\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Names of the Witch: Regional Voices of Power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMountain Mysteries: Witches of the Northern Peaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Heart of Mystery: Central Italy's Mystical Towns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere the \u003ci\u003eJanare \u003c\/i\u003eDance: Magic in the Mezzogiorno\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eL'Acqua Tofana\u003c\/i\u003e: Poison, Power, and Survival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eIl\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eMalocchio \u003c\/i\u003eand the Arts of Protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eI Giardini dei Semplici\u003c\/i\u003e: Sacred Herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Healer's Gift: Italy's Folk Medicine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolk Altars: From Street Corners to Kitchen Tables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you have Italian ancestry or are a fan of ancient folklore, \u003ci\u003eItalian Folklore \u003c\/i\u003ewill help you find meaning in the traditions of generations past. With a custom map to show the locations of the Saints, divine figures, and important places in Italy, dive into this \u003cb\u003eaccessible and gorgeous\u003c\/b\u003e guide and find folklore, legacy, healing, and belonging.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gina M. Miele Phd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1577159497\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781577159490\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wellfleet Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/22\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.50h x 8.25w x 0.89d","brand":"Gina M. Miele Phd","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48437623095551,"sku":"9781577159490","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_913ed3c5-14c0-4945-b8bb-e54801c8364b.jpg?v=1777162971","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/italian-folklore-gina-m-miele-phd-9781577159490","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}