Incantation
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An incantation, spell, charm, enchantment, or bewitchery is a magical formula intended to trigger a magical effect on a person or objects. The formula can be spoken, sung, or chanted. An incantation c
The Enchanted Garden of Messer Ansaldo by Marie Spartali Stillman
Classic magic words
The enchantress Alcina makes herself appear beautiful, in Orlando Furioso.
A complete history of magik, sorcery, and wi Wellcome L0026620
Abracadabra
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Abracadabra is a magic word, historically used as an apotropaic incantation on amulets and common today in stage magic. The actual origin is unknown, but one of the first appearances of the word was i
A silver talisman from the 6th or 7th century, inscribed with words similar to abracadabra