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Žítkovské bohyně: praktiky lidové magie
Žitkov goddesses: practices of folk magic
Event by: Moravská zemská knihovna
Location: Moravian Library, Kounicova 65a, Brno-střed
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The lecture will present the forms of folk magic practiced by the Žitkov goddesses, their history and the position of these women in society. 💭
On the example of authentic field collections from the years 1990-1998 of the two last living goddesses on Žítková, concrete examples of individual types of incantations and practices (protective magic against curses, love, healing) included in a magical ceremony will be given.
👉 The event takes place as a companion program to the exhibition Between Magic, Faith and Superstition. The lecture will be followed by a guided tour of the exhibition by its authors.
Lecturer: PhDr. Dagmar Dobšovičová
❗️The capacity of the hall is limited. Seat reservations are not available.
📌 Conference hall / ground floor
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
On the example of authentic field collections from the years 1990-1998 of the two last living goddesses on Žítková, concrete examples of individual types of incantations and practices (protective magic against curses, love, healing) included in a magical ceremony will be given.
👉 The event takes place as a companion program to the exhibition Between Magic, Faith and Superstition. The lecture will be followed by a guided tour of the exhibition by its authors.
Lecturer: PhDr. Dagmar Dobšovičová
❗️The capacity of the hall is limited. Seat reservations are not available.
📌 Conference hall / ground floor
🎟️ FREE ENTRY