Folkloric aspects of the Romanian imaginary and myth /

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This volume explores a selection of significant and topical elements from the vast amount of Romanian folkloric and mythological material. It sheds light on the mythical-ritualistic aspects of three complex calendar holydays (specifically The Lads of Brașov, Călușarii, and Sânzienele), whose rit...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Costin, Claudia (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Newcastle-upon-Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2018.
Temas:
Folklore > Romania.
Popular culture.
Folklore, myths & legends.
Monsters & legendary beings.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Folklore & Mythology.
Folklore
Romania
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:This volume explores a selection of significant and topical elements from the vast amount of Romanian folkloric and mythological material. It sheds light on the mythical-ritualistic aspects of three complex calendar holydays (specifically The Lads of Brașov, Călușarii, and Sânzienele), whose ritualistic sequences, laden with mythical-symbolical reminiscences, were lost during the Communist period and are known today thanks to their spectacular features. Such aspects include demonic mythical beings (such as Iele, Rusalii, Știma Apei, The Woodwoman, and Strigoi) that define the collective imagin.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (138 pages)
ISBN:9781527514737
1527514730

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