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Superstitions

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The stone curse (or “stone-casting curse”, a traditional ritual or symbolic act of condemnation)

Dealing with the 'aderfodióchtis'". It is a term from folk tradition, believed to describe a supernatural or psychosomatic illness that would cause siblings to quarrel, drift apart, or fall ill due to jealousy, curses, or evil eyes. It was usually “treated” by folk healers (γητεύτρες) using rituals, herbs, or prayers.

"Buying and selling" of a child

The ladle

The healer (or enchantress/sorceress — often a wise woman with herbal or magical knowledge)

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