02419cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324501150014926400510026430000470031533600260036233700260038833800360041450000310045050801850048152013290066653400450199565300170204085600430205799900170210052165UtSlPG20260610134213.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBF1 aGerard, E.q(Emily),d1849-190510aTransylvanian Superstitions :bFrom: The Nineteenth Century (Vol. 18), London, July-December 1885, pp. 130-150 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-05-26  aProduced by Jens Sadowski and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive.  a"Transylvanian Superstitions" by E. Gerard is a cultural account exploring the rich tapestry of beliefs and superstitions prevalent in Transylvania, written in the late 19th century. This book serves as an ethnographic study that delves into the local folklore and the intricate systems of beliefs that have captivated the people of this region. Its main topic revolves around the various forms of superstition that blend indigenous customs with influences from German settlers and gypsy traditions.  In this comprehensive exploration, E. Gerard meticulously details a plethora of superstitions, many of which are tied to particular days of the week, significant festivals, and natural occurrences. The author examines how these beliefs shape daily life for the Roumenian peasants, influencing their agricultural practices, interpersonal interactions, and even funeral rites. Specific practices include ceremonies to ward off evil spirits, rituals associated with harvests, and the cultural significance of animals and natural phenomena. Throughout the text, it becomes clear that superstition not only serves as a lens through which the Roumenian people interpret their world but also reveals a deeper connection to their history and communal identity in the face of modernity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSuperstition40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52165  c92999d92999