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100	1		_aGerard, E. _q(Emily), _d1849-1905
245	1	0	_aTransylvanian Superstitions : _bFrom: The Nineteenth Century (Vol. 18), London, July-December 1885, pp. 130-150
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2016-05-26
508			_aProduced by Jens Sadowski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.
520			_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.)
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653			_aSuperstition
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