So I'm reading this thread and it's bringing back loads of memories (my mom's family is Sicilian and we used to hear tales about the Malocchio and curses being buried in praise and such all the time) and I have this book called "Italian Witchcraft" by Raven Grimassi. I look up the Malocchio thing (I have the cure, if anyone is interested), and what do I see on the preceding page?
The Protective Pentagram SpellCoincidence? I think not . . . (well, actually, yes, it is probably coincidence, but I really like saying: Coincidence? I think not!)
Sorry, feeling silly this morning
Luciaphil