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Hello all, I was wondering if someone knew a single word (preferably English, but I would be curious to hear about other languages if you know) that either meant or refers to the concept of "blessing and curse". Thanks!
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In Polish - 'urok' Depending on the outcome, it can be either blessing or curse. It is usually cast by witches
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straight away I thought 'children' but I know thats not what you were after...
what about (and similar to elifit's post)
incantation...as in a verbal charm or spell.
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----please, draw me a sheep----
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I think hex refers to curse only
Last edited by elifit; 01/24/11 07:53 AM.
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you're probably correct. I got to thinking of words that can mean either.
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Mixed blessing, but that's two words.
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I have it in my mind that the Amish have what are called hex signs on their barns and they're there to ward off evil. That would be a kind of blessing.
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Pennsylvania Dutch, yes; Amish, no.
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I did not know that about the PA Dutch. A kind of hex-blessing, of sorts.
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