Modern Greek Folklore and Ancient Greek Religion

A scholarly study tracing the threads between the customs, songs and superstitions of modern rural Greece and the beliefs of the ancient world.

At a glance A rich resource for readers curious about how old gods and rites survive in living folk… How much of the ancient world still breathes in the villages of modern Greece? This study sets out to answer that question by listening carefully to the customs, songs… What it's about The book examines Greek folklore as it was practised in more recent…

The book examines Greek folklore as it was practised in more recent centuries and holds it up against what is known of ancient Greek religion and ritual.