Etruscan Roman Remains in Popular Tradition
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ISBN10: 9363971244
ISBN13: 9789363971240
Publisher: Jollyjoy Books Pvt Ltd
Published: Nov 27 2025
Pages: 466
Weight: 1.18
Height: 1.04 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789363971240
Publisher: Jollyjoy Books Pvt Ltd
Published: Nov 27 2025
Pages: 466
Weight: 1.18
Height: 1.04 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Etruscan Roman Remains in Popular Tradition by Charles Godfrey Leland is a groundbreaking study that delves into the survival of ancient pagan beliefs and magical practices in the folk traditions of rural Italy. Drawing on fieldwork and firsthand accounts from Tuscan peasants and practitioners, Leland uncovers a rich tapestry of rituals, charms, and legends that trace their origins back to Etruscan and Roman religion. With a folklorist's eye and an anthropologist's curiosity, he documents how pre-Christian deities, spirits, and symbols continued to influence everyday life, long after the rise of Christianity. Merging myth, superstition, and cultural history, this classic work remains an essential resource for students of mythology, folklore, and esoteric traditions, offering rare insight into the enduring power of ancient spiritual heritage.
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