Spells, Saints, and Streghe: Witchcraft, Folk Magic, and Healing in Italy

Authors

  • Sabina Magliocco California State University-Northridge

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/pome.v13.i10.14537

Keywords:

Neo-Paganism, Italian American Witches, folk magic, healing, streghe

Abstract

There is a rich body of ethnographic data on folk magical practices and beliefs from Italy, but for the most part Italian American Witches have not drawn from this in recreating their traditions.

Author Biography

  • Sabina Magliocco, California State University-Northridge
    Professor of anthropology

Published

2000-08-01

How to Cite

Magliocco, S. (2000). Spells, Saints, and Streghe: Witchcraft, Folk Magic, and Healing in Italy. Pomegranate, 13(Summer), 4-22. https://doi.org/10.1558/pome.v13.i10.14537