F. Matthias Alexander developed an ability that avoided what negative bodily issue?
F. Matthias Alexander Frederick Matthias Alexander (20 January 1869 – 10 October 1955) was an Australian actor who developed the Alexander Technique, an educational process applied to recognize and overcome reactive, habitual limitations in movement and thinking.
Apotropaic magic Apotropaic magic (from Greek "apotrepein" "to ward off" from "apo-" "away" and "trepein" "to turn") is a type of magic intended to turn away harm or evil influences, as in deflecting misfortune or averting the evil eye. Apotropaic observances may also be practiced out of vague superstition or out of tradition, as in good luck charm (perhaps some token on a charm bracelet), amulets, or gestures such as crossed fingers or knocking on wood. The Greeks made offerings to the averting gods (Ἀποτρόπαιοι θεοί: "Apotropaioi Theoi"), chthonic deities and heroes who grant safety and deflect evil.