Dictionary Of Gypsy Mythology
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Dictionary Of Gypsy Mythology
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Author : Claude Lecouteux
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2018-07-10
Dictionary Of Gypsy Mythology written by Claude Lecouteux and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-10 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
A comprehensive A-to-Z reconstruction of the oral tradition of the Rom--gypsies--based on sources never before available in English • Presents the origin myths and magical traditions of the gypsies, including their legendary ties to Egypt, animal ancestors, and tree spirits • Examines the three major settings of gypsy folktales--the forest, the waters, and the mountain--and shows how their world is full of spirits • Shows how the religious concepts of the Rom testify to a profound syncretism of the pagan traditions and Christianity Although their own myths and their common name point to Egyptian origins for the gypsies, the Rom, as they call themselves, originated in India, as evidenced by studies of their language. They arrived in Europe in the ninth century and spread across the continent from East to West, reaching England in the 15th century and Scandinavia by the end of the 16th century. A nomadic people, these wanderers were reviled by local populaces wherever they went and regarded as misfits, intruders, foreigners, and thieves. Drawing on a number of sources never before available outside of Eastern Europe, Claude Lecouteux reconstructs the gypsy oral tradition to provide a comprehensive A-to-Z look at gypsy mythology, including their folktales, rites, songs, nursery rhymes, jokes, and magical traditions. His main source is material collected by Heinrich Adalbert von Wlislocki (1856-1907), an ethnologist who lived with gypsies in Romania, Transylvania, and Hungary in the latter half of the 19th century. He presents the origin myths of the gypsies, legends which form the ancestral memory of the gypsy tribes and often closely touch on their daily life. Lecouteux explores the full range of supernatural beings that inhabit the gypsy world, including fairies, undines, ogres, giants, dog-people, and demons, and he examines the three major settings of gypsy folktales--the forest, the waters, and the mountain, which they worshiped as a sacred being in its own right. He also reveals how coexisting with peoples of different religions led the gypsies to adapt or borrow stories and figures from these groups, and he shows how the religious concepts and sacred stories of the Rom testify to a profound syncretism of pagan traditions and Christianity. Complete with rare illustrations and information from obscure sources appearing for the first time in English, this detailed reference work represents an excellent resource for scholars and those seeking to reconnect to their forgotten gypsy heritage.
Dictionary Of Gypsy Life And Lore
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Author : Harry E. Wedeck
language : en
Publisher: Open Road Media
Release Date : 2015-09-08
Dictionary Of Gypsy Life And Lore written by Harry E. Wedeck and has been published by Open Road Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-08 with Reference categories.
Through the centuries, Gypsies all over the world have been misunderstood, maligned, rejected. Outcasts of the countries in which they live, they have wandered for centuries over the face of the earth. They have no homeland, no political unity, no recognition among nations. They have been alone, sundered, shunned, persecuted and banished. Until about a century ago, their original home had been a matter of dispute. Their language had been a source of puzzlement. Yet their conduct and their traditions, their feeling for music, dance and song, have all been acclaimed. Still they were not accepted and were forced to remain apart from conventional society. Here is their epic history, with its folktales and beliefs, its rites and customs. Here is the vast treasury of the Gypsies.
Buckland S Book Of Gypsy Magic
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Author : Raymond Buckland
language : en
Publisher: Weiser Books
Release Date : 2010-05-01
Buckland S Book Of Gypsy Magic written by Raymond Buckland and has been published by Weiser Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-01 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Weaving together lore, legend, and belief Buckland’s Book of Gypsy Magic revives the beliefs, spell-craft, and healing wisdom of the Romany people. From hexes and healings to tea leaves and tarot, the circle of the family and the rituals of death, this enchanted volume will delight witches, folklorists, and history lovers alike. Learn the shuvani’s secrets for love, craft a talisman for vitality, and cast the Gypsy Start tarot spread. Join Buckland around the campfire, to hear stories of werewolves and vampires, mistaken identity, persecution, and perseverance. Learn how the gypsy people have for centuries used wisdom and enchantments to ensure good health, happy families, and heart’s desire. Includes a glossary of Romany words.
Historical Dictionary Of The Gypsies Romanies
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Author : Donald Kenrick
language : en
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Release Date : 2007-07-05
Historical Dictionary Of The Gypsies Romanies written by Donald Kenrick and has been published by Scarecrow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-07-05 with History categories.
Originating in India, the Gypsies arrived in Europe around the 14th century, spreading not only across the entirety of the continent but also immigrating to the Americas. The first Gypsy migration included farmworkers, blacksmiths, and mercenary soldiers, as well as musicians, fortune-tellers, and entertainers. At first, they were generally welcome as an interesting diversion to the dull routine of that period. Soon, however, they attracted the antagonism of the governing powers, as they have continually done throughout the following centuries. The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of the Gypsies (Romanies) seeks to end such prejudice by clarifying the facts about this nomadic people. Through a list of acronyms, a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on significant persons, places, events, institutions, and aspects of culture, society, economy, and politics, the history of the Gypsies and their culture is told.
Gypsy Dream Dictionary
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Author : Raymond Buckland
language : en
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Release Date : 1999
Gypsy Dream Dictionary written by Raymond Buckland and has been published by Llewellyn Worldwide this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Buckland shows how to accurately interpret personal dreams and dreams of family and friends and learn how to interpret major symbols and main characters in order to decipher what the subconscious is trying to reveal.
Gypsy Law
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Author : Walter O. Weyrauch
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2001-08-13
Gypsy Law written by Walter O. Weyrauch and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-08-13 with History categories.
A unique collection of scholarly essays gathered and reprinted from American Journal of Comparative Law (1997) and the Yale Law Journal (1993) on the legal traditions of the Roma, or Gypsies. A fascinating account of how a primarily alien culture functions in a larger social context.
English Gypsy Language
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Author : George Borrow
language : en
Publisher: Lost Library
Release Date : 2012-08-01
English Gypsy Language written by George Borrow and has been published by Lost Library this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-01 with Romani language categories.
George Henry Borrow was an English author who wrote novels and travelogues based on his own experiences around Europe. Over the course of his wanderings, he developed a close affinity with the Romani people. This book looks at English Gypsy language.
Romano Lavo Lil Word Book Of The Romany
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Author : George Borrow
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1874
Romano Lavo Lil Word Book Of The Romany written by George Borrow and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1874 with Romani language categories.
Gypsy Folk Tales
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Author : Francis Hindes Groome
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2022-10-26
Gypsy Folk Tales written by Francis Hindes Groome and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-26 with History categories.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Bury Me Standing
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Author : Isabel Fonseca
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2011-01-31
Bury Me Standing written by Isabel Fonseca and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-31 with Education categories.
Gypsies have always intrigued and fascinated - partly because of their mysterious origins, and partly because of the romance of nomadism. But because they resist assimilation, having survived as a distinct people for over a thousand years, they have also been the victims of other people's nationalism and xenophobia. In this fascinating and timely study, Fonseca focuses particularly on the gypsies in Eastern Europe (an estimated 6 million), and their future as a distinct race within a nationalist Europe. While researching the book, Fonseca learned Romany and stayed with the gypsies, becoming deeply involved with their lives, and befriending several gypsy kings. The result is a clolourful and frank book, filled with enthusiasm and curiosity, without lapsing into piety or romanticism.
