Macrina Marilena Maffei La maga e il velo. Incantesimi, riti e poteri del mondo magico eoliano Cisu, Roma 2021, pp. 384

A comprehensive monograph by Marilena Maffei reveals the enduring vibrancy of magical, mantic, and divinatory practices in the Aeolian Islands, challenging perceptions that such traditions are relics of the past. Through extensive ethnographic research spanning four decades, Maffei documents rituals, languages, and poetic expressions tied to a rural, pastoral, and maritime context, demonstrating their resilience amid modernity. The study highlights the islands' rich tapestry of myths, folklore, and cults, culminating in this latest work that synthesizes her lifelong exploration of Eolian magical traditions.

Geraci, M. (2021). Macrina Marilena Maffei La maga e il velo. Incantesimi, riti e poteri del mondo magico eoliano Cisu, Roma 2021, pp. 384. Humanities, V. 10, N. 1 (2021). https://doi.org/10.6092/2240-7715/2021.1.197-199