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Cicalata Sul Fascino, Volgarmente Detto Jettatura by Nicola Valletta delves into the fascinating and pervasive Italian superstition of the 'jettatura, ' commonly known as the evil eye. This volume explores the customs, beliefs, and social implications surrounding this ancient fear. Accompanied by 'Canzonette Di N.V., ' the book provides a unique insight into the cultural context of Neapolitan society and its enduring fascination with the supernatural. Valletta's work offers both a historical account and a contemporary reflection on the ways in which these traditions continue to shape Italian life, making it a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the rich tapestry of Italian folklore and social history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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