Bulgarian Folk Customs
Mercia Macdermott
Paperback: £29.99 / $47.95
1998, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 264pp
ISBN: 978-1-85302-486-3, BIC 2: JHM
List of figures. Preface. Map of Bulgaria. Part One. Background Information. 1. The ancestors of the modern Bulgarians. The ancient Slavs. The Thracians. The Proto-Bulgars. 2. A summary of Bulgarian history. 3. Traditional Bulgarian society. 4. Bulgarian folk costumes. 5. Folk music and instruments. Bulgarian folk dances. 6. Food and folk ritual. 7. Mythology and demonology. Part Two. Customs Relating to the Family and the Individual. 8. Birth and childhood. Pregnancy. Birth. Post-natal care. Growing-up. 9. Betrothal and marriage. Courtship. Betrothal. The wedding. 10. Building and entering a new house. 11. Death and funerals. Part Three. Calendar Customs and Festivals. 12. The winter cycle. 13. The spring and early summer cycle. 14. The high summer and autumn cycle. Customs connected with sowing and reaping. Select Bibliography. Index.
