In folklore and fiction The enchantress Alcina makes herself appear beautiful, in Orlando Furioso These demons can create horrible events such as divorce, loss of property, or other catastrophes. In Mesopotamian mythology, Udug Hul incantations are used to exorcise demons (evil Udug) who bring misfortune or illnesses, such as mental illness or anxiety. To be enchanted is to be under the influence of an enchantment, usually thought to be caused by charms or spells. The words that are similar to incantations such as enchantment, charms and spells are the effects of reciting an incantation. So it can be said that an enchanter or enchantress casts magic spells, or utters incantations. The Latin incantare, which means "to consecrate with spells, to charm, to bewitch, to ensorcel", forms the basis of the word " enchant", with deep linguistic roots going back to the Proto-Indo-European kan- prefix. Etymology The Enchanted Garden of Messer Ansaldo by Marie Spartali Stillman Surviving written records of historical magic spells were largely obliterated in many cultures by the success of the major monotheistic religions ( Islam, Judaism, and Christianity), which label some magical activity as immoral or associated with evil.
The tone and rhyme of how the words are spoken and the placement of words used in the formula may differ depending on the desired outcome of the magical effect.
Words of incantation are often spoken with inflection and emphasis on the words being said. The weakened sense "delight" (compare the same development of "charm") is modern, first attested in 1593 ( OED). The English language borrowed the term "incantation" from Old French in the late 14th century the corresponding Old English term was gealdor or galdor, "song, spell", cognate to ON galdr. This has led to the terms "enchanter" and "enchantress" for those who use enchantments. In medieval literature, folklore, fairy tales, and modern fantasy fiction, enchantments are charms or spells. In the world of magic, wizards, witches, and fairies allegedly perform incantations. An incantation can also be performed during ceremonial rituals or prayers. The formula can be spoken, sung or chanted. JSTOR ( May 2014) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)ġ9th century book of incantations, written by a Welsh physicianĪn incantation, a spell, a charm, an enchantment or a bewitchery, is a magical formula intended to trigger a magical effect on a person or objects.Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. This article needs additional citations for verification.
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