What an interesting distinction that I had not even looked at before! Thanks for this video, Angela! It makes a lot of sense to look at superstition in the phrase "è solo una superstizione". As you explained, the "solo" factor refers to superstition as a harmless set of customs and gestures, and it also allows superstitious beliefs to coexist with people's rationality and their own more conventional religious beliefs and thus not confronting these beliefs. Unlike superstition, however, witchcraft requires a more active mental attitude, which will inevitably confront and question and oftentimes NOT easily mingle with more status quo religious standpoints.
I always love the breakdown between magical theory and field investigation. It’s the academic approach to these topics that makes it extraordinarily gratifying to listen to. I just love it. 🥰 I’m going to have to watch this video a second time to throughly digest everything. You flatter me Angela! I was certainly not expecting that kind of recognition toward the end of the video. ☺️ I have to reiterate that your channel, your content and presentation are amazingly informative and unique on TH-cam, and on the internet generally. You deserve support and I hope you gain many more supporters. 😁
This is a great video, packed full of so much information! I just discovered your channel through a friend’s recommendation, and I’m so happy I did! I’m starting a PhD in religious studies with a focus on Pagan witchcraft in a couple weeks, so I’m really enjoying going back and watching all of your videos 😊 thank you for awesome content!
Oh, wow! Congratulation on this new academic start, I'm sure you're going be an amazing PhD researcher. Thanks for being here and welcome to the symposium 😊
I love this channel, you're a great teacher, and you're cute its a win, win situation here! learning the Italiano along with the video is great as well!
Excellent video Angela! I'm going to have to study Superstitio, very interesting. Some aspects remind me of Irish folk magic, which I'm familiar with personally. My uncle was a healer, it was a gift passed down apparently. And the matriarchal line of my mother's family passed on herbal remedies etc from generation to generation for the local community. I suppose magic is the kind of thing someone will always have doubts about until they experience it first-hand. Thanks for the info on Superstitio, looking forward to researching that. :)
Always happy to read your comments, Eddie. Thanks for sharing. :) I think you're going to enjoy the interview with Jenny Butler on the Sidhe which I'll be posting in the near future. :)
Just came across your channel, suprised i havent before! Super interesting as theres hardly any information otherwise. My family is Italian and Maltese descent so this is super cool for me!
Hi Angela, Please do a video on the Saint Benedict of Nursia medal. And about how and why the church has banned praying to patron saints such as Saint Benedict, to cleanse areas.
Ciao, Angela! Grazie per i tuoi video meravigliosi! I would like to ask you if it's possible for you to make a series of videos on Moon cults: from classical depictions to dark ones. Italian folklore has many interesting accounts of it but they're not very detailed: there's Louskna, Diana or la Madonna Oriente(also called la Donna del Gioco). Also, there are las 'Donas de fuera'. It'd be amazing if you could research it, please!
Grazie mille, Helena! What a lovely message and brilliant suggestion! I'd be happy to do that when I manage to get the time. As I'm mostly working at my university job, I tend to stick to topics for which I do research for my job as well. But as soon as my schedule gets less busy I'd be happy to explore this topic more.
I enjoyed this, thank you Angela. I don’t “Smash the like button “ until I hear you say it. is that superstition ? Also do you like the song Superstition, by The Birthday Massacre ? 🙏❤️
Another fantastic explanation. There is a lot in this one too. I am going to rephrase this to see if I understand it. I read the horoscope section of the paper. I laugh and don’t take it so seriously, but on some level I do take it to heart and maybe buy a lottery ticket if it said today is my lucky day.... this is superstition in your context where as a “serious” practicing horoscope writer who bases there work on principles of a formal astrology is not superstitious?
"It's not true, but I believe it" is such a strange and contradictory statement. The cognitive dissonance one has to feel to say something like that must be so stressful. I totally understand the urge to cover for those types of beliefs though. If only we weren't so judgmental towards each other...
@@drangelapuca Hmm, that's difficult to wrap my head around but it has a ring of truth to it. I'm gonna have to think on that. Thanks for your insight! I feel like you just planted an important seed for me.
By this definition astrology can not be a superstition either. It's a dynamic system of belief going as far back in history as witchcraft with different schools of thought and well defined goals of practice.
Religion or is that[religion] devotees whom follow the writings/ beliefs of originator+ The Bhuta, Hindusm, Abrahamic on...on? Are 50+% just caught up in the net of what is now codependence? And when there is loss economics, militaries or mass starvation or similars, religionists blame free spirited persons for the calamities??? I grew up Christian, there is quite a difference in Sunday morning vs that night vs any other day? Is this geared toward entertainment: Weekend interrupted by church service? I see TORAH/ K?Q Kabbala every day studies to be compatable and interesting! The Google editor is crap!!!
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An Italian once said to me “I don’t believe in witches but they exist”
haha, precisely!
“It’s not true, but I believe it!” 😉
Precisely!
What an interesting distinction that I had not even looked at before! Thanks for this video, Angela!
It makes a lot of sense to look at superstition in the phrase "è solo una superstizione". As you explained, the "solo" factor refers to superstition as a harmless set of customs and gestures, and it also allows superstitious beliefs to coexist with people's rationality and their own more conventional religious beliefs and thus not confronting these beliefs. Unlike superstition, however, witchcraft requires a more active mental attitude, which will inevitably confront and question and oftentimes NOT easily mingle with more status quo religious standpoints.
Well put, Danilo! Always on point! ;-)
I always love the breakdown between magical theory and field investigation. It’s the academic approach to these topics that makes it extraordinarily gratifying to listen to. I just love it. 🥰
I’m going to have to watch this video a second time to throughly digest everything.
You flatter me Angela! I was certainly not expecting that kind of recognition toward the end of the video. ☺️ I have to reiterate that your channel, your content and presentation are amazingly informative and unique on TH-cam, and on the internet generally. You deserve support and I hope you gain many more supporters. 😁
I agree completely. I must say it's what keeps me coming back
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Thanks 😊📖
This is a great video, packed full of so much information! I just discovered your channel through a friend’s recommendation, and I’m so happy I did! I’m starting a PhD in religious studies with a focus on Pagan witchcraft in a couple weeks, so I’m really enjoying going back and watching all of your videos 😊 thank you for awesome content!
Oh, wow! Congratulation on this new academic start, I'm sure you're going be an amazing PhD researcher. Thanks for being here and welcome to the symposium 😊
Angela, I just discovered you and already 💜 the content
Thank you, Dr corinaZ. Let me know what you think of the other videos, too. :-)
Thank you Dr Angelo..
Beautifully crafted yet again!🌅🌹
Thank you so much for letting me know you enjoyed it, David! 😊
Amazing contents like always
Glad you like them!
cool video
thanks :)
I love this channel, you're a great teacher, and you're cute its a win, win situation here! learning the Italiano along with the video is great as well!
Thank you! 😃 I'm happy you enjoy my content
Excellent video Angela! I'm going to have to study Superstitio, very interesting. Some aspects remind me of Irish folk magic, which I'm familiar with personally. My uncle was a healer, it was a gift passed down apparently. And the matriarchal line of my mother's family passed on herbal remedies etc from generation to generation for the local community.
I suppose magic is the kind of thing someone will always have doubts about until they experience it first-hand. Thanks for the info on Superstitio, looking forward to researching that. :)
Always happy to read your comments, Eddie. Thanks for sharing. :) I think you're going to enjoy the interview with Jenny Butler on the Sidhe which I'll be posting in the near future. :)
@@drangelapuca Ah brilliant, looking forward to that, have been a fan of Jenny Butler's work for years. :)
Just came across your channel, suprised i havent before! Super interesting as theres hardly any information otherwise. My family is Italian and Maltese descent so this is super cool for me!
Welcome aboard!
Hi Angela,
Please do a video on the Saint Benedict of Nursia medal.
And about how and why the church has banned praying to patron saints such as Saint Benedict, to cleanse areas.
Awesome thanks 🙏
You're welcome, Donovan. thank you so much for letting me know 😊
Very good explanation! 👏
Luv u keep up the good work.
Thanks for letting me know, Ben ☺️
Ciao, Angela! Grazie per i tuoi video meravigliosi! I would like to ask you if it's possible for you to make a series of videos on Moon cults: from classical depictions to dark ones. Italian folklore has many interesting accounts of it but they're not very detailed: there's Louskna, Diana or la Madonna Oriente(also called la Donna del Gioco). Also, there are las 'Donas de fuera'. It'd be amazing if you could research it, please!
Grazie mille, Helena! What a lovely message and brilliant suggestion! I'd be happy to do that when I manage to get the time. As I'm mostly
working at my university job, I tend to stick to topics for which I do research for my job as well. But as soon as my schedule gets less busy I'd be happy to explore this topic more.
@@drangelapuca Sure! Thank you so much! Wish you the best in your research :)
Thank you, Helena! Hope to read more from you here on the channel. 🤗
Thank you for another informative and interesting video! :)
So nice of you! Thanks for letting me know!
I enjoyed this, thank you Angela. I don’t “Smash the like button “ until I hear you say it. is that superstition ? Also do you like the song Superstition, by The Birthday Massacre ? 🙏❤️
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Very good video, can you share more info on the subject? I love your videos I am a huge fan 🤩
You make are so adorable and make so much sense. Always: thank you for this knowledge.
Glad you think so! Thank you so much for letting me know!
Another fantastic explanation. There is a lot in this one too. I am going to rephrase this to see if I understand it. I read the horoscope section of the paper. I laugh and don’t take it so seriously, but on some level I do take it to heart and maybe buy a lottery ticket if it said today is my lucky day.... this is superstition in your context where as a “serious” practicing horoscope writer who bases there work on principles of a formal astrology is not superstitious?
Yes, one of the two strands of superstition I mention. Brilliantly put, Josh! Always glad to read your comments. :-)
I have always enjoyed the topics you present, but I could listen to you give lectures on just about anything because of your voice/accent.
It makes me miss Italy!
Wow, thank you, RvnKnight! At least, I make academic knowledge more pleasurable. 😊
Lovely video, thank you Angela!
You are so welcome!
Pakistan, South Asia. Muslim. My family was destroyed through Talisman and Black Magic.
sorry to hear that
Great video, I really enjoy your approach to these topics - thank you.
Glad you enjoy it, Hellbound! And thanks for letting me know ^_^
great one!
Thanks
Great video Angela.💜💜💜 Is magick and witchcraft superstition? No, I practice it daily. Lol. 🙃😉🙂 🌒🌕🌘🗝
Then you're in the right place, Richard! 😃
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"It's not true, but I believe it" is such a strange and contradictory statement. The cognitive dissonance one has to feel to say something like that must be so stressful. I totally understand the urge to cover for those types of beliefs though. If only we weren't so judgmental towards each other...
or perhaps the way we live belief does not necessarily follow the principle of noncontradiction! :)
@@drangelapuca Hmm, that's difficult to wrap my head around but it has a ring of truth to it. I'm gonna have to think on that. Thanks for your insight! I feel like you just planted an important seed for me.
@@larrychang14 happy to be of help, Larry :-)
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Have you ever heard of Cuban Santeria? Santeros leave dead chickens everywhere and wear white with a lot of colorful beaded necklaces and bracelets.
I have, Alejandro. I find it fascinating!
By this definition astrology can not be a superstition either. It's a dynamic system of belief going as far back in history as witchcraft with different schools of thought and well defined goals of practice.
Well put, Biff!
Religion or is that[religion] devotees whom follow the writings/ beliefs of originator+ The Bhuta, Hindusm, Abrahamic on...on? Are 50+% just caught up in the net of what is now codependence? And when there is loss economics, militaries or mass starvation or similars, religionists blame free spirited persons for the calamities??? I grew up Christian, there is quite a difference in Sunday morning vs that night vs any other day? Is this geared toward entertainment: Weekend interrupted by church service? I see TORAH/ K?Q Kabbala every day studies to be compatable and interesting! The Google editor is crap!!!
Please, express your thoughts respectfully
Are not the common superstitious tropes (broken mirror=7 years bad luck) also an oral tradition?
they would fall under the umbrella of passive compliance to a conviction.
@@drangelapuca Right, I'm not disagreeing there.
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