In some senses; Albania is a living museum of the past. Originally a small herding community in the most inaccessible reaches of the Balkans; the presence of Albanians in southeastern Europe has been documented for over a thousand years. Albanian traditional folk culture; which evolved over centuries of relative isolation; is surprisingly rich. Yet despite recent events this culture remains little known to the Western world. Due to the lasting effects of a half century of Stalinist dictatorship; very few individuals even in Albania know much about their own popular traditions. The Dictionary of Albanian Religion; Mythology; and Folk Culture makes available for the first time a wealth of knowledge about Albanian popular belief and folk customs. Alphabetical entries shed light on blood feuding; figures of Albanian mythology; religious beliefs; communities; and sects; calendar feasts and rituals; and popular superstitions; as well as birth; marriage; and funeral customs; and sexual mores. This unique volume will stand as the standard reference work on the subject for years to come.
#1783645 in Books Wayne State University Press 2006-04-05 2006-04-05Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.00 x .80 x 7.00l; 1.68 #File Name: 0814331734376 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The story I liked the most was by a gentleman who was a ...By depThis book is made up of stories from 22 child survivors of the Holocaust. The book is broken into sections by the age of each child. The stories that meant the most to me were from the older children. Most of the stories also had some pictures of the child and relatives which helped relate more to the story. The story I liked the most was by a gentleman who was a young boy on the St. Louis; the ship full of European refugees not allowed into the United States in 1939. There was a fascinating twist to his story. Very informative and a great piece of history.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. These are the stories everyone needs to read to remind ...By Julia BergThese are the stories everyone needs to read to remind us what can happen today if we are not careful. Don't be a bystander.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Good ServiceBy Zelda FuksmanThank you for your speedy response in sending me the book. And it is in excellent condition; like new.Again thanks.ZF
