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Anglican folklore, mythology, antiquarianism

Strange Survivals: Legends and Folklore from Ancient and Modern Times Persisting in Contemporary Life

Sabine Baring-Gould18920
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Sabine Baring-Gould's analysis of how ancient legends, mythological motifs, and folklore traditions survive in modified and often unrecognized forms in modern cultural practices and beliefs. Traces connections between classical mythology, medieval traditions, and contemporary superstitions. Demonstrates that modern life contains more ancient folklore than typically recognized, preserved through tradition, language, and practice despite surface modernization.

Also known asSurvivals of Folklore · Ancient Legends in Modern Life
This edition1892
EditionSabine Baring-Gould's examination of ancient legends, folklore, and superstitions that survive in modified form in modern times.
Folklore & SuperstitionAnthropologyFolklore StudiesCultural changeFolk RevivalFestive tradition originscomparative anthropologycultural continuitySymbolic meaning preservationDoll Symbolismritual practicesProtective charm evolutionClassical mythologytradition trackingFolklore practicesLanguage and etymological survival

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Contents36 chapters

  1. 01STRANGE SURVIVALS.
  2. 02CONTENTS.
  3. 03I. On Foundations.
  4. 04II. On Gables.
  5. 05III. Ovens.
  6. 06IV. Beds.
  7. 07V. Striking a Light.
  8. 08VI. Umbrellas.
  9. 09VII. Dolls.
  10. 10VIII. Revivals.
  11. 11IX. Broadside Ballads.
  12. 12X. Riddles.
  13. 13XI. The Gallows.
  14. 14XII. Holes.
  15. 15XIII. Raising the Hat.
  16. 16A LIST OF NEW BOOKS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS OF METHUEN AND COMPANY PUBLISHERS: LONDON 18 BURY STREET W.C.
  17. 17CONTENTS
  18. 18Messrs. Methuen’s AUTUMN ANNOUNCEMENTS
  19. 19GENERAL LITERATURE
  20. 20FICTION.
  21. 21CHEAPER EDITIONS.
  22. 22New and Recent Books.
  23. 23Poetry
  24. 24History and Biography
  25. 25General Literature
  26. 26Works by S. Baring Gould.
  27. 27Fiction
  28. 28Novel Series
  29. 29NEW TWO-SHILLING EDITIONS
  30. 30Books for Boys and Girls
  31. 31English Leaders of Religion
  32. 32University Extension Series
  33. 33Social Questions of To-day
  34. 34NOTES
  35. 35THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG LICENSE
  36. 36"Cover"

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