pojmowani
Pojmowani refers to a traditional Polish folk practice involving the symbolic binding or "tying" of negative emotions, curses, or misfortunes to an object, animal, or even a person, with the intention of transferring them away. The term originates from the verb *pojmować*, meaning "to take hold of" or "to capture," reflecting the act of literally or metaphorically capturing and removing harmful influences.
The practice often involves rituals such as tying knots in cloth, binding objects with string, or even
While pojmowani shares similarities with other folk traditions like *effigy burning* or *witch bottles*, its execution
The practice is also referenced in Polish folklore and literature, where it is sometimes depicted as a