{"product_id":"9781577159490-italian-folklore","title":"Italian Folklore","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRituals, Celebrations, and Ancient Traditions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the rich and mystical world of Italian folk traditions in \u003ci\u003eItalian Folklore.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57194714694006,"sku":"9781577159490","price":15.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_41026553.jpg?v=1777006248","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781577159490-italian-folklore","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}