A spell is called the magic formula or expression that, when pronounced, allows to obtain what is requested. According to abbreviationfinder.org, a spell, in this framework, is the act and result of conjuring : invoking the assistance of something supernatural, expressing exorcisms.
Spells allow magical actions to be performed, such as casting a spell. They also serve to ward off demons or evil spirits. These types of actions exceed reason and logic: that is why the appearance of spells is usually limited to the realm of fiction or supernatural beliefs. A rational person left in the middle of a fire, for example, will not appeal to a spell to put out the flames, but will look for a fire extinguisher or call the fire department.
Just as the use of a spell can ward off certain evil forces, it also allows us to invoke a supernatural force or a divinity to assist us in an extreme situation, usually related to a demonic attack or possession. In exorcism rituals, various spells are included to order spirits to leave the body they have taken by force.
One of the best known spells is “abrakacadra” or “abracadabra”. This is the word that magicians and sorcerers usually pronounce to perform an extraordinary action.
Of course, in the realm of religion, spells can consist of phrases constructed in dead languages, something that can be seen in Christian exorcisms. Greek and Latin are two of the preferred languages for the creation of spells, and many experts claim that they increase the power and effectiveness of the same. If we focus on abracadabra, its etymology suggests three possible origins: “I believe as I speak,” said in Aramaic; “I will create as I speak,” said in Hebrew; “Abraxas”, a term that appears on certain ancient stones and has been used as a talisman, although its translation is not known.
It is important to distinguish between the terms incantation and spell, since they are closely linked. As expressed above, through the pronunciation of a spell it is possible, among other things, to perform a spell, that is, an act of magic that can alter reality. This concept is used in liturgical contexts on a daily basis, as well as in fiction, and the general tendency is to believe that it is nothing more than an illusion.
Suppose that, in the setting of a fantasy novel, the protagonist’s girlfriend is bewitched by a villain and turned into a rock. A sorcerer tells the main character that, to reverse the spell, he must find the corresponding spell in The Book of Magic and read it aloud under the full moon. The protagonist, after accessing the book, awaits the arrival of the full moon and then shouts with his girlfriend transformed into a rock: “Aveterix polsti masute comorix!” . The spell is effective and the young woman recovers her human form immediately.
Finally, “El conjuro” is the title in Spanish with whichthe American film “The conjuring” was known in Latin America, directed by James Wan and among the protagonists we find Vera Farmiga, and Patrick Wilson, who play two of his recurring roles: Lorraine and Ed Warren, the famous parapsychologists.
The plot of the film The Conjuring is based on a real case: in the 1970s, an American family begins to witness paranormal phenomena in their home, located in a rural setting. Their life was normal until these events began to haunt them; one of the first elements is the strange behavior of your dog, who suddenly decides not to enter the house and tries to signal to humans that something is wrong.
