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Russo
Francesco (uangiegghij') |
calitri
tradizioni |
| The healer was a combination of magician, sorcerer and seer who
helped folks after they had tried all other means for a cure. |
| Each healer had his own technique and recipes, which he guarded
jealously and considered infallible and superior to those of his
colleagues. |
| Some healers engaged in their profession merely for gain, taking
advantage of human ignorance and misfortune. |
| Still there were some healers who were deceived themselves, thinking
they posessed supernatural powers. |
| The healers’ homes were always crowded with patients, real
or presumed, who hoped somebody could bring them some relief. |
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