Status
Available
Call number
Collection
Publication
Random House Value Publishing (1989), Edition: First Edition, 471 pages
Description
Classic text describes many afflictions said to result from being "stared at" -- as observed from the days of the ancient Egyptians up to the late 19th century. Descriptions of gestures, charms, incantations, and other protective acts used to ward off power of the "evil eye." 199 illustrations.
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1895
Physical description
471 p.; 8.9 inches
ISBN
0517679442 / 9780517679449