A spell is called the magical formula or expression that, when pronounced, allows one to obtain what is requested . A spell, in this framework, is the act and result of conjuring : invoking the assistance of something supernatural, expressing exorcisms.
Spells allow the performance of magical actions, 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 caught in the middle of a fire, for example, will not resort to a spell to put out the flames, but will instead 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 divinity to assist us in an extreme situation, usually related to a demonic attack or possession. Exorcism rituals include various spells to order the 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 field 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 creating spells, and many experts claim that they increase their power and effectiveness. If we focus on abracadabra , its etymology proposes 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 daily liturgical contexts, as well as in fiction, and the general tendency is to believe that it is nothing more than an illusion.
Suppose that, in the context 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, waits for 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 immediately recovers her human form.
“El conjuro” , finally, is the title in Spanish with which the 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 environment. Their life was normal until these events begin to torment them; One of the first elements is the strange behavior of their dog, who suddenly decides not to enter the house and tries to signal to the humans that something is wrong.