Malocchia is derived from the Italian term "Il Malocchio" for the "evil eye." Known in Aegean, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern cultures, and in various other places. John Phillip, The Evil Eye (1859), a self-portrait depicting the artist sketching a Spanish gypsy who thinks she is being given the evil eye The evil eye a folklore belief that the envy elicited by the good luck of fortunate people may result in their misfortune, whether it is... John Phillip, The Evil Eye (1859), a self-portrait depicting the artist sketching a Spanish gypsy who thinks she is being given the evil eye The evil eye a folklore belief that the envy elicited by the good luck of fortunate people may result in their misfortune, whether it is...

A hand gesture can be used to ward off the evil. Known as the "Italian horn" or "corno", a hand with index and little finger extended which is commonly misidentified as the "sign of the devil" or "devil horns" which it is not. In fact, it has been around since ancient times as a way to protect oneself from the evil eye. You could also wear charms in the shape of the gesture traditionally made of red coral, which is thought to bring good luck and protection. The Corna or Devil Horns The corna (Italian for horns, also mano cornuta, horned hand and fare le corna, to make the horns) is a gesture with a vulgar meaning in Mediterranean countries and a variety of meanings and uses in other cultures. ...

_{"Terrors of the Evil Eye Exposed" (reprinted as "Protection from Evil") 94 pages, Publisher: Dorene (1969) Language: English ASIN: B0007HU3NU by Henri Gamache}

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