Publisher's Synopsis
Modern Greek Folklore and Ancient Greek Religion: A Study in Survivals is a book written by John Cuthbert Lawson. The book is a study of the relationship between modern Greek folklore and ancient Greek religion. Lawson examines how ancient Greek religious beliefs and practices have survived and transformed over time, and how they are reflected in modern Greek folklore. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the cult of saints, the use of amulets and charms, and the role of the evil eye in modern Greek society. Lawson also discusses the survival of ancient Greek myths and legends in modern Greek folklore, and the ways in which they have been adapted to suit the needs of contemporary Greek culture. Throughout the book, Lawson draws on a range of sources, including ancient Greek literature, modern Greek folktales, and ethnographic studies of Greek communities. He argues that the survival of ancient Greek religious beliefs and practices in modern Greek folklore is evidence of the enduring power of tradition and the resilience of cultural heritage. Overall, Modern Greek Folklore and Ancient Greek Religion: A Study in Survivals is a fascinating exploration of the relationship between ancient and modern Greek culture, and the ways in which traditions and beliefs are passed down through generations. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Greece, folklore studies, or the intersection of religion and culture.1909. This book is the outcome of work undertaken in Greece during Mr. Lawson's two years' tenure of the Craven Studentship from 1898 to 1900. The scheme of the work originally proposed was the investigation of the customs and superstitions of modern Greece in their possible bearing upon the life and thought of ancient Greece. Partial Contents: survival of tradition; survival of pagan deities; communion of gods and men; relation of soul and body; cremation and inhumation; benefit of dissolution; union of gods and men; index of Greek words and phrases.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
