Charms are a genre in folklore, which demands great consistency. According to old beliefs charms can help only if the text adheres to the rules - as is the case with all magic texts. Charms in Slovene ecclesiastic culture have mostly had a protective magic function. The main task of charms is healing with words and that is why these words are spoken in a particularly solemn way, mostly in rhythm, and are accompanied by special gestures and a special atmosphere - in other words, texture and context.
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