kipriano

In Armenia, especially in the eastern part of the country, a kipriano is a roll of prayers containing magical formulas. It is believed to protect against sorcerers, false love, snakebite, and the evil eye.

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References

Source

  • Leach, Maria, ed. (1984). Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend. New York: HarperCollins.