Folkloric Aspects of the Romanian Imaginary and Myth

Download or read book Folkloric Aspects of the Romanian Imaginary and Myth written by Claudia Costin and published by . This book was released on 2018-08 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 BraÈ(tm)ov, CÄfluÈ(tm)arii, and Sonzienele), 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, È~tima Apei, The Woodwoman, and Strigoi) that define the collective imaginary; significant myths that have found their artistic expression in fairytales and legends; and the role of women in traditional Romanian society.