Modern Greek Folklore and Ancient Greek Religion

""Modern Greek Folklore and Ancient Greek Religion: A Study in Survivals"" by John Cuthbert Lawson is a comprehensive examination of the relationship between modern Greek folklore and ancient Greek religion. The book explores the ways in which ancient Greek religious practices and beliefs have survived and transformed in modern Greek culture, particularly in the areas of myth, ritual, and superstition. Lawson draws on a wide range of sources, including classical literature, folktales, and ethnographic fieldwork, to trace the continuity and evolution of Greek folklore and religion from antiquity to the present day. He examines the role of the Orthodox Church in shaping modern Greek religious practices, as well as the influence of other cultural and historical factors, such as the Ottoman occupation and the Greek War of Independence. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of modern Greek folklore and religion, such as the cult of saints, the role of divination, and the symbolism of traditional folk costumes. Throughout the book, Lawson emphasizes the importance of understanding the cultural context in which these beliefs and practices exist, and the ways in which they continue to shape modern Greek identity and culture. Overall, ""Modern Greek Folklore and Ancient Greek Religion: A Study in Survivals"" is a fascinating and informative exploration of the complex relationship between ancient and modern Greek culture, and will be of interest to scholars and students of folklore, anthropology, and classical studies.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.