Gypsies Their Life Lore And Legends
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Gypsies Their Life Lore And Legends
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Author : Konrad Bercovici
language : en
Publisher: Random House Value Publishing
Release Date : 1983
Gypsies Their Life Lore And Legends written by Konrad Bercovici and has been published by Random House Value Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with History categories.
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.
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.
Romani Culture And Gypsy Identity
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Author : Thomas Alan Acton
language : en
Publisher: Univ of Hertfordshire Press
Release Date : 1997
Romani Culture And Gypsy Identity written by Thomas Alan Acton and has been published by Univ of Hertfordshire Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Social Science categories.
Romany culture is perhaps the most Indo-European of all. The ancestors of the Gypsies left India around 1000 years ago and mixed with every culture on the way to produce a variety of Romany dialects and well-known cultural achievements from Hungarian Gypsy music to the English Gypsy caravan. Such images somehow co-exist, however, with continuous persecution.
Gypsies
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Author : Martin Block
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1977
Gypsies written by Martin Block and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977 with categories.
The Story Of The Gypsies
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Author : Konrad Bercovici
language : en
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
Release Date : 2017-01-12
The Story Of The Gypsies written by Konrad Bercovici and has been published by Pickle Partners Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-12 with History categories.
With this book, first published in 1928, Romanian-born American author Konrad Bercovici has written a sympathetic, thorough, and fascinating account of an extra-ordinary people. Long an admirer of the Gypsies, he was determined to penetrate their mysteries. He listened to their legends, traced their history, and here presents all that he knows and could learn from others about their origins, customs and lives down through the centuries and throughout the world.
Gypsy Lore
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Author : Robert Macfie
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-03-08
Gypsy Lore written by Robert Macfie and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-08 with categories.
Respected researcher and author R. A. Scott Macfie discusses the traditions, customs and folklore of the travelling gypsy peoples. Writing in the early 20th century, Macfie effectively summarizes and presents a convincing statement on the Romani culture and history. Acknowledging that much remains to be discovered, he nevertheless provides examples of stories he and his close associates in the Gypsy Lore Society unearthed. The text abounds with historical allusions and quotations of texts written in Europe: part of Macfie's investigations involved finding and translating obscure records and essays which retold their stories. Descriptions of the gypsy culture, and their travels across vast distances and contrasting regions of Europe, are alluded to. We hear of how rich and vast the folklore and storytelling traditions are, and how such centuries-old customs merit further investigation and study. The author praises the gypsy way of life; particularly their superb skills in music and dance. Intended to be read by academics and enthusiasts among the public alike, this paper retains great relevance; its spirit and sentiments are echoed by modern researchers to this day. This edition of Macfie's paper includes a biography of the author and an introduction, that readers in the modern day may better appreciate and understand the efforts of the writer.
Gypsies
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Author : Charles Godfrey Leland
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1882
Gypsies written by Charles Godfrey Leland and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1882 with Romanies categories.
Journal Of The Gypsy Lore Society
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Author : Gypsy Lore Society
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1889
Journal Of The Gypsy Lore Society written by Gypsy Lore Society and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1889 with Romanies categories.
Gypsy Magic
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Author : Monique Joiner Siedlak
language : en
Publisher: Oshun Publications, LLC
Release Date : 2019-05-17
Gypsy Magic written by Monique Joiner Siedlak and has been published by Oshun Publications, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-17 with Religion categories.
Have you often wondered why gypsies are surrounded by magic? Does their aura impress you and make you keen to learn more about their customs? This book provides an insight like never before! Gypsies have been around for centuries and their way of life has changed little through the years, traveling from place to place, telling fortunes and selling wares to make ends meet. Their lifestyle has a certain romance to it and is they are believed to possess many extraordinary powers. In this book, Gypsy Magic, you can learn much more about gypsies, their way of life and the magic and customs they practice, with chapters that explore: Roma History Roma Customs and Religion Gypsy Lore Tips for Successful Magic The Power of Wishing and Spells Magic of the Planets Divination Simple Spells And more… If the gypsy way of life and the magic they practice has long held a fascination for you then this book will pave the way to a greater understanding of their culture and the mysticism that surrounds it. Get a copy of Gypsy Magic today and find out more about their incredible talents!