Overview

Gain Blessings and Good Fortune with the Wisdom of the Magyars The magic of the past echoes through the ages and springs into new life with this treasure trove of Hungarian beliefs. Sharing lore and customs—some that have never been published in English before now—Margit Tóth introduces you to the folk religion of the Magyar people, past and present. Meticulously researched, this book features many aspects of Hungarian myth and magic, including spirits, daily practices, rites of passage, and yearly celebrations. Margit highlights how the Magyars used charms and spells to protect home and family, bring love and healing to their communities, and more. From learning about sacred animals to studying different forms of divination, the gifts of Mágia are yours to discover.

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Author:   Margit Tóth
Publisher:   Llewellyn Publications,U.S.
Imprint:   Llewellyn Publications,U.S.
ISBN:  

9780738774275

ISBN 10:   0738774278
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   08 November 2024
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Contents Acknowledgments • xi Disclaimer • xiii Introduction • 1 Part I: MYTHOLOGY 1: The World of Spirits • 11 2: Religious Practice • 25 3: Spirits of the Skies • 35 4: Fairies and Nature Spirits • 43 5: The Rosszak • 53 6: Sacred Animals • 65 Part II: DAILY LIFE 7: The Village • 79 8: The Homestead • 87 9: Sacred Food and Drink • 101 Part III: MAGIC 10: The Witch • 113 11: Other Magical Persons • 121 12: Magical Techniques • 129 13: Talismans and Beyond • 139 14: Divination • 149 15: Healing Magic • 157 Part IV: YEARLY CELEBRATIONS 16: Sacred Time • 167 17: Winter • 175 18: Eastertide • 183 19: Spring • 193 20: Summer • 203 21: Autumn • 211 22: Advent • 219 23: Christmas • 227 Part V: RITES OF PASSAGE 24: Coming of Age • 237 25: Love and Marriage • 245 26: Pregnancy and Childbirth • 255 27: Postpartum and Infancy • 263 28: Death: The Final Passage • 273 Conclusion • 285 Appendix A: Pronunciation Guide • 287 Appendix B: Traditional Month Names • 291 Appendix C: Select Festivals and Holidays • 293 Glossary • 297 Sources Consulted • 305 Bibliography • 329 Index • 347

Reviews

A detailed, comprehensive, fascinating, and accessible book of folkways and magical traditions. Featuring both historical and practical material, this book will be of interest to those seeking information not only about Hungary's ancient Pagan traditions, but also its unique Catholic folk magic. Toth is a warm, friendly presence, as she guides us into the realms of Magyar magic and spirituality...So much of the material in this book has not been available to English readers until now, making Magia a must-have for all who love folk magic. --Judika Illes, author of Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells and Encyclopedia of Spirits I so loved this book! Margit Toth has given us a wonderful gift, a treasure-trove of folklore from her own Hungary, much of which has not been available in English translation. Her words evoke a pre-modern time when every aspect of life was intrinsically embedded in the seasons of the year, and magic was the way one lived each day. --Holli Emore, executive director of Cherry Hill Seminary

Author Information

Margit Tóth was born in Hungary and spent a large portion of her childhood in New England. As an adult, she has lived all around the United States before settling in the Upper Midwest. Margit has studied world religions for over twenty years, focusing in recent years on the folk religion of her native Hungary.

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