Superstitions of Italy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798289681317)

Step into a land where saints walk beside spirits, where red ribbons guard newborns, and where the evil eye is feared more than disease.

In Superstitions of Italy, Aisling Morrìgan unearths the living, breathing world of Italian folk belief-a world where ancient Roman augury still echoes in birdsong, and rural grandmothers whisper protective prayers passed down through generations. With over thirty richly detailed chapters, this book explores the hidden magic behind everyday Italian life, from birth and marriage to dreams, omens, curses, and the lingering presence of the dead.

Drawing on history, anthropology, and oral tradition, Morrìgan offers an intimate journey through regional customs, household rituals, folk saints, magical herbs, and protective talismans. Whether you're a folklorist, spiritual seeker, or curious traveler, Superstitions of Italy invites you to walk the candlelit path of Italy's mystical heritage-where not everything can be seen, but everything can be felt.

A reverent, immersive tribute to a culture where the veil between worlds has never quite closed.