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Belief in the evil eye among the Chriatian Syrian-Lebanese in America

Journal of American folklore78 (307) • Published In 1965 • Pages: 46-51

By: Naff, Alixa.

Abstract
This short article describes the belief in the evil eye among the Christian Syrian-Lebanese in America and its gradual decline in the mid-twentieth century. The material for this study came from interviews with first generation immigrants made by the author in the summer of 1962. Naff examines the general nature of the evil eye, including it use as a causative agent in illness, and the various ways in which the affects of the evil eye can be nullified or prevented (e.g., through exorcism, use of charms, etc.).
Subjects
Sorcery
Magical and mental therapy
Prayers and sacrifices
Magic
culture
Arab Americans
HRAF PubDate
1999
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Types
Historian
Sociologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1998
Field Date
1962
Coverage Date
late nineteenth century - 1962
Coverage Place
United States and eastern Canada
Notes
Alixa Naff
Includes bibliographical references (p.51)
LCCN
17028737
LCSH
Arab Americans