{"product_id":"italian-folklore-rituals-celebrations-and-ancient-traditions-by-phd-gina-m-miele-9781577159490","title":"Italian Folklore : Rituals, Celebrations, and Ancient Traditions","description":"\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDid you grow up hearing stories of \"the evil eye?\" Or perhaps, you've always wondered why Italian culture lights candles for saints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Italian Folklore, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully illustrated, comprehensive book, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a world where identity can feel fractured, Italian Folklore offers authenticity - a way to reconnect with the spiritual and cultural traditions that once held communities together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombining 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat Is Italian Folk Tradition?\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Land Where Saints Walk with Witches\n\u003cbr\u003eThreshold Keepers: Women as Guides Through Life's Passages\n\u003cbr\u003eWhen Ancestors Return: Italy's November Vigil\n\u003cbr\u003eItaly's Ritual Year: Living Traditions Through the Seasons\n\u003cbr\u003eSaints Among Us: Voices from Italy's History\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Names of the Witch: Regional Voices of Power\n\u003cbr\u003eMountain Mysteries: Witches of the Northern Peaks\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Heart of Mystery: Central Italy's Mystical Towns\n\u003cbr\u003eWhere the Janare Dance: Magic in the Mezzogiorno\n\u003cbr\u003eL'Acqua Tofana: Poison, Power, and Survival\n\u003cbr\u003eIl Malocchio and the Arts of Protection\n\u003cbr\u003eI Giardini dei Semplici: Sacred Herbs\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Healer's Gift: Italy's Folk Medicine\n\u003cbr\u003eFolk Altars: From Street Corners to Kitchen Tables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you have Italian ancestry or are a fan of ancient folklore, Italian Folklore will help you find meaning in the traditions of generations past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a custom map to show the locations of the saints, divine figures, and important places in Italy, dive into this accessible and gorgeous guide and find folklore, legacy, healing, and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PhD Gina M. Miele","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57535227756917,"sku":"9781577159490","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4075\/2426\/files\/9781577159490.jpg?v=1788082171","url":"https:\/\/sherlockandpages.com\/products\/italian-folklore-rituals-celebrations-and-ancient-traditions-by-phd-gina-m-miele-9781577159490","provider":"Sherlock \u0026 Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}