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Mal de Ojo:
An Exploration of Folk Illness
ANTH 452
Danielle Malin
Abstract
"Evil Eyes" hang from a tree, the presence of these amulets is meant to ward off the evil eye from yourself or your family. (Photo:...
Danielle M Malin
Mar 4, 20211 min read
Folk Illnesses in Mexico
Ideals about illness and medicine in Mexico are influenced by history, tradition, religion, colonization, indigenous beliefs and lore,...
Danielle M Malin
Mar 4, 20212 min read
Mal de Ojo and Genres of Folklore
Folk illnesses have aspects that fall into each of the genres of folklore, there is also a performative feature that takes place during...
Danielle M Malin
Mar 4, 20212 min read
Abstract
"Evil Eyes" hang from a tree, the presence of these amulets is meant to ward off the evil eye from yourself or your family. (Photo:...
Danielle M Malin
Mar 4, 20211 min read
Folk Illnesses in Mexico
Ideals about illness and medicine in Mexico are influenced by history, tradition, religion, colonization, indigenous beliefs and lore,...
Danielle M Malin
Mar 4, 20212 min read
Mal de Ojo and Genres of Folklore
Folk illnesses have aspects that fall into each of the genres of folklore, there is also a performative feature that takes place during...
Danielle M Malin
Mar 4, 20212 min read
Cross Cultural Treatment
The blending of traditional and medical health care is imperative for fostering trust and wellbeing all over the world. (Photo:...
Danielle M Malin
Mar 4, 20211 min read
Discussion
"Perceptions of health and illness and help-seeking behavior very often include not only formal health care systems found in the United...
Danielle M Malin
Mar 4, 20212 min read
References
(Photo: https://images.app.goo.gl/m1Hin7M18TaWps57A) Baer, R., & Bustillo, M. (1993). Susto and Mal de Ojo Among Florida Farmworkers:...
Danielle M Malin
Mar 4, 20211 min read
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