Ana R. Chelariu
Romanian Folklore and its Archaic Heritage
- Springer International Publishing
- 2023
- Gebunden
- 452 Seiten
- ISBN 9783031040504
This book presents rich information on Romanian mythology and folklore, previously under-explored in Western scholarship, placing the source material within its historical context and drawing comparisons with European and Indo- European culture and mythological tradition. The author presents a detailed comparative study and argues that Romanian mythical motifs have roots in Indo- European heritage, by analyzing and comparing mythical motifs from the archaic cultures, Greek, Latin, Celtic, Sanskrit, and Persian, with written material and folkloric data that reflects the Indo-European culture. The book begins by outlining the history of the Getae-Dacians, beginning with Herodotus' description of their customs and beliefs in the supreme god Zamolxis, then
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