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The Mystery of Vlach Magic in the Rural Areas of 21st century Serbia

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  • Ivkov-Džigurski Anđelija
  • Babić Vedrana
  • Dragin Aleksandra
  • Košić Kristina
  • Blešić Ivana

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This article offers an ethnographic exploration of the Vlachs in the Branicevo region of Serbia. The Vlachs rarely exist anywhere as a distinct ethnic group due to their permanent assimilation with other ethnic groups. The thing that has always been linked to the folklore of the Vlachs and still attracts a large number of people to come and visit some remote parts of Eastern Serbia is definitely a certain mystery which represents the essential part of the culture of this nation. Instances of Vlach magic can be seen in the Timok area, all over Eastern Serbia and across its borders. Vlach magic is a miracle or is miraculous, when looking at how long it has been present, its unique rituals, beliefs, shamans and spells.

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  • Ivkov-Džigurski Anđelija & Babić Vedrana & Dragin Aleksandra & Košić Kristina & Blešić Ivana, 2012. "The Mystery of Vlach Magic in the Rural Areas of 21st century Serbia," Eastern European Countryside, Sciendo, vol. 18(1), pages 61-83, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:eaeuco:v:18:y:2012:i:1:p:61-83:n:4
    DOI: 10.2478/v10130-012-0004-9
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