@ruxandramocean: In Romania, a compliment sometimes comes with a spitting sound. It’s affection with precautions. One of the most interesting details about deochi, the evil eye, is that Romanian folk belief doesn’t always require malicious intent. Admiration, amazement, or excessive praise could also be considered dangerous. Children were considered particularly vulnerable, but recorded beliefs extend to adults, animals, plants—even bread while rising. Apparently, nobody was safe from being aggressively admired. Not even carbohydrates. Red threads, ribbons, and “Ptiu, să nu fie de deochi!” belong to protective customs, while descântece belong to the tradition of removing the affliction. Details vary across communities and accounts. What did your grandmother say or do against deochi? Tell me where your family is from—I’m curious about the regional differences. #witch #romanianwitch #occult #spells #witchcraft References: Candrea, I.-A. (1999). Folclorul medical român comparat: Privire generală. Medicina magică. Polirom. (Original work published 1944) Mușlea, I., & Bîrlea, O. (1970). Tipologia folclorului din răspunsurile la chestionarele lui B. P. Hasdeu. Editura Minerva.

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