Dictionary of Albanian Religion, Mythology and Folk Culture

Albanian folk culture and religion suffered dreadfully at the hands of the Stalinist regime of Enver Hoxha. This dictionary seeks to rescue for posterity many practices and beliefs which were, or were nearly, extinguished during the years of isolation and repression.

Summary

Albanian folk culture and religion suffered dreadfully at the hands of the Stalinist regime of Enver Hoxha. This dictionary seeks to rescue for posterity many practices and beliefs which were, or were nearly, extinguished during the years of isolation and repression.

Product details

• Authors: Robert Elsie, Elsie Robert
• Publisher: Hurst Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9781850655701
• ISBN: 978-1-85065-570-1
• Weight: 600 g
• Illustrations: map
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Reference, RELIGION / Reference, Folklore, myths & legends, Reference works, Albania, Religious life and practice, Religious life & practice, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology)