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Mal de Ojo

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Evil Eye
A culture-bound symptom complex described in certain Mediterranean countries—e.g., Italy, where it is called malocchio—more common in children and adult women. Malocchio may stem from something as simple as a gesture of spite by a person looking another in the eye, cursing him/her
mal de ojo (mäl dā ō·hō),
n “evil eye,” an ethnomedical condition common to Latin America (with roots in the Mediterranean), is a childhood illness characterized by fever, headache, and irritability. An envious gaze, typically from a nonrelative and often accompanied with compliments, is considered to be the cause of this malady, and the immediate cure is for a family member or care giver to touch the child being complimented. Also called
ojo.
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The gold bracelet with a black or red coral charm in the form of a fist is believed to protect the wearer from the Mal de ojo, or evil eye, which is brought about by excessive admiration.
The Beguiling Beauty of the Charm Bracelet by Ann Knapp / Women's issues/gender studies community
A common complaint is mal de ojo or ``evil eye'' - a sudden downturn in physical or emotional health caused by the admiration or jealousy of a person with powerful eyes.
SHAMAN OR SHAM? FAITH HEALERS BRIDGE GAP BETWEEN OLD, NEW WORLDS by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
The verses, many later published as Cancionero contra el mal de ojo [Songbook to Cure the Evil Eye], embraced a wide range of humanistic concerns, particularly those of women.
A child's wisdom in a poet's heart by Bach, Caleb / Americas (English Edition)
 
 
 
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