Project Gutenberg 2016-05-26 Public domain in the USA. 436 Gerard, E. (Emily) 1849 1905 Gerard, Emily Laszowska, Jane Emily Gerard de Transylvanian Superstitions From: The Nineteenth Century (Vol. 18), London, July-December 1885, pp. 130-150 Produced by Jens Sadowski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive. "Transylvanian Superstitions" by E. Gerard is a cultural account exploring the rich tapestry of beliefs and superstitions prevalent in Transylvania, written in the late 19th century. This book serves as an ethnographic study that delves into the local folklore and the intricate systems of beliefs that have captivated the people of this region. Its main topic revolves around the various forms of superstition that blend indigenous customs with influences from German settlers and gypsy traditions. In this comprehensive exploration, E. Gerard meticulously details a plethora of superstitions, many of which are tied to particular days of the week, significant festivals, and natural occurrences. The author examines how these beliefs shape daily life for the Roumenian peasants, influencing their agricultural practices, interpersonal interactions, and even funeral rites. Specific practices include ceremonies to ward off evil spirits, rituals associated with harvests, and the cultural significance of animals and natural phenomena. Throughout the text, it becomes clear that superstition not only serves as a lens through which the Roumenian people interpret their world but also reveals a deeper connection to their history and communal identity in the face of modernity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Superstition BF Text Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics Browsing: Psychiatry/Psychology Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 95498 2025-06-21T04:27:17.457754 text/html 71281 2024-10-23T00:37:46 text/html 63836 2025-06-21T04:27:20.109737 application/epub+zip 63838 2025-06-21T04:27:18.041753 application/epub+zip 63838 2025-06-21T04:27:17.744784 application/epub+zip 101612 2025-06-21T04:27:21.813701 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 91612 2025-06-21T04:27:19.703700 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 91791 2022-09-23T19:29:48.781199 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 81385 2023-09-22T13:23:16.663004 text/plain 61493 2024-10-23T00:37:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15918 2025-06-21T04:27:21.992723 application/rdf+xml 9807 2025-06-21T04:27:17.814718 image/jpeg 2045 2025-06-21T04:27:17.780719 image/jpeg 57350 2025-06-21T04:27:17.471711 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia