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Amulets in Portugal - from objects to superstitions: the red coral
| Resumo: | The study of amulets — objects with an apotropaic nature, i.e. of physical and spiritual protection —, which have, for example, the power to avoid illnesses, harm or misfortune, and of the superstitions associated with them, covers an important part of communities life: their beliefs and traditions, which reflect the way people relate to the universe around them, with their interpretation of the world in which they live, with their everyday practices. This work aims to study amulets made from (red) coral that are associated with the traditions and customs of Portuguese communities during the modern and contemporary eras. |
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| Autores principais: | Vieira, Alexandra |
| Assunto: | Amulets Superstitions Red Coral Portugal |
| Ano: | 2023 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | artigo |
| Tipo de acesso: | acesso aberto |
| Instituição associada: | Instituto Politécnico de Bragança |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| Origem: | Biblioteca Digital do IPB |
| Resumo: | The study of amulets — objects with an apotropaic nature, i.e. of physical and spiritual protection —, which have, for example, the power to avoid illnesses, harm or misfortune, and of the superstitions associated with them, covers an important part of communities life: their beliefs and traditions, which reflect the way people relate to the universe around them, with their interpretation of the world in which they live, with their everyday practices. This work aims to study amulets made from (red) coral that are associated with the traditions and customs of Portuguese communities during the modern and contemporary eras. |
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