Etruscan Roman Remains in Popular Tradition - Charles Godfrey Leland
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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…mehr

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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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Charles Godfrey Leland (1824-1903) was an American writer, jour nalist, and folklorist renowned for his diverse contributions to literature and culture. Educated at Princeton University, Leland's career spanned various genres, including travel writing, journalism, and ethnography. He is best known for his work in preserving and popularizing folklore, par ticularly his studies on the folklore of the American South and his collec tions of Gypsy tales. Leland's engaging personality and vibrant storytell ing continue to captivate readers, making him a significant figure in the study of folklore and a cherished author in American literary history.