The Crossroads in Folklore and Myth

The Crossroads in Folklore and Myth
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Publisher : Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers
Total Pages : 156
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Book Synopsis The Crossroads in Folklore and Myth by : Martin Puhvel

Download or read book The Crossroads in Folklore and Myth written by Martin Puhvel and published by Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers. This book was released on 1989 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a wide, illustrative, and representative selection of superstitions, traditions, customs, and stories associated with the ageless, worldwide beliefs about the magic or sacred qualities of the crossroads and about the supernatural beings associated with these places. The consideration and analysis of this material lead to the discovery of basic patterns of thought and fantasy that shed light on the roots of these beliefs, whose reflections in literature are also considered.


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