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evil eye: a standalone construct

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Folklore studies

the widespread belief that an envious or admiring look can cause harm, illness or loss, with matching protective charms and cures.

In folklore studies, evil eye refers to the widespread belief that an envious or admiring look can cause harm, illness or loss, with matching protective charms and cures. This meaning comes from Dundes (1981) in The evil eye: A folklore casebook.[1]

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References

Dundes, A. (Ed.). (1981). The evil eye: A folklore casebook. Garland Publishing. ISBN 9780824094713

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