Vampires in the Carpathians: Magical Acts, Rites, and Beliefs in Subcarpathian Rus'

by Petr Bogatyrev, Stephen Reynolds, Patricia Ann Krafcik

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Describes in detail the traditions and beliefs of the people of Subcarpathian Rus' - traditions which have been handed down, generation to generation, for hundreds of years. The text discusses the rites of the 14 celebrations in the annual church calendar, from Christmas and the Epiphany to Lent and Easter. There are detailed descriptions of the festivals on the occasions of births, baptisms, weddings and funerals. Also explored are Rusyn beliefs...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0880333898

ISBN13:9780880333894

Release Date:April 1998

Publisher:East European Monographs

Length:188 Pages

Weight:0.90 lbs.

Related Subjects

Eastern Europe Folklore Folklore & Mythology History Hungary Mythology & Folk Tales New Age, Mythology & Occult Politics & Social Sciences Religion Religion & Spirituality Social Science Social Sciences Ukraine

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