The evil eye and cultural beliefs among the Bedouin tribes of the Negev, Middle East [1].

From: Folklore | Date: December 1, 2005| Author: Abu-Rabia, Aref | Copyright information

Abstract

This paper examines Bedouin attitudes and practices relating to the evil eye as a cause of misfortune. The evil eye is perceived by the Bedouin as one of the most dangerous forces that can interfere in their lives, and they invest much energy in a variety of methods to counteract it. This paper seeks to contribute to a better understanding of the phenomenon by describing the rituals of diagnosis, treatment and prevention among the Bedouin tribes of the Negev in ...

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