Macedonian Folklore

G. F. Abbott's results of two years spent at the turn of the twentieth century studying the cultural beliefs and folklore of Greek-speaking Macedonia.

List of contents

1. The folklorist in Macedonia; 2. The folk-calendar and the seasons; 3. January, February and March; 4. Eastertide; 5. April, May and June; 6. July to December; 7. Winter festivities; 8. Divination; 9. Symbolism; 10. Birth; 11. Marriage; 12. Funeral rites; 13. Spirits and spells; 14. Macedonian mythology; 15. Alexander and Philip in folk-tradition; 16. Bird legends; 17. Miscellaneous notes; 18. Riddles; 19. Appendices; Index.

Summary

G. F. Abbott spent two years at the turn of the twentieth century studying the cultural beliefs and folklore of Greek-speaking Macedonia. His results are formulated in this 1903 book and include accounts of such varying topics as the folk-calendar, funeral rites and bird legends among many other observations.

Product details

• Authors: G. F. Abbott, Abbott G. F.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.06.2011
• EAN: 9780521233422
• ISBN: 978-0-521-23342-2
• No. of pages: 384
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology; Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, Sociology: customs & traditions, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Customs & Traditions, Macedonia, North Macedonia, Cultural studies: customs and traditions