Etruscan Roman Remains in Popular Tradition (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162634821)

""Etruscan Roman Remains in Popular Tradition"" is a book written by Charles Godfrey Leland that explores the influence of Etruscan and Roman culture on popular traditions and folk beliefs. The book delves into the customs, superstitions, and legends that have been passed down through generations and examines their ancient origins. Leland draws on his extensive knowledge of Etruscan and Roman history and mythology to shed light on the cultural roots of modern-day practices such as fortune-telling, dream interpretation, and divination. The book is a fascinating exploration of the enduring impact of these ancient civilizations on contemporary society and provides a unique perspective on the intersection of history, folklore, and belief.1892. Leland was a 19th century journalist, author and folklorist, specializing in Native American, Gypsy and Italian traditions. This book is a classic study of the folklore of the Tuscan region of Italy. It ties these traditions to ancient Etruscan and Roman pagan practices. The central focus is the ideology and practice of Stregheria, Italian traditional witchcraft. The text includes many fairy-tales of the sort that are not suitable for children. Leland draws on often obscure sources which tie his data into classical and pre-classical pagan traditions, particularly the little-known Etruscan religion. See other books by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

Author: Charles Godfrey Leland
ISBN-10: 1162634820
ISBN-13: 9781162634821
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 398
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.17lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.82d