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Title: Aberglauben, Sitten und Gebräuche des sächsischen Obererzgebirges: Ein Beitrag zur Kenntnis des Volksglaubens und Volkslebens im Königreich Sachsen
Original Publication: Germany: Königl. Hofbuchhandlung von Hermann Burdach,1862.
Note: Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This transcription was produced from images generously made available by Bayerische Staatsbibliothek / Bavarian State Library.)
Summary: "Aberglauben, Sitten und Gebräuche des sächsischen Obererzgebirges: Ein Beitrag" by Dr. Moritz Spieß is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work aims to document the superstitions, customs, and beliefs of the people living in the Saxon Ore Mountains, providing insights into the folk beliefs and social practices of the region. It serves not only as a cultural record but also as a resource for understanding the lingering traces of pagan traditions in the folklore of the area. The opening of this text begins with a transcription note that outlines the structure and sources of the material within. The author provides a foreword discussing the significance of understanding the superstitions and customs of the German people, particularly as remnants of ancient religious beliefs. He emphasizes the value of collecting these traditions for both academic inquiry and practical knowledge for public officials and educators. The text sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of various rituals and omens related to significant times of the year, impacting people's lives through cultural practices observed in the Saxon region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Spiess, Moritz, 1820-1897
EBook No.: 67261
Published: Jan 28, 2022
Downloads: 60
Language: German
Subject: Folklore -- Germany -- Saxony
Subject: Folklore -- Erzgebirge (Czech Republic and Germany)
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Aberglauben, Sitten und Gebräuche des sächsischen Obererzgebirges: Ein Beitrag zur Kenntnis des Volksglaubens und Volkslebens im Königreich Sachsen
Original Publication: Germany: Königl. Hofbuchhandlung von Hermann Burdach,1862.
Note: Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This transcription was produced from images generously made available by Bayerische Staatsbibliothek / Bavarian State Library.)
Summary: "Aberglauben, Sitten und Gebräuche des sächsischen Obererzgebirges: Ein Beitrag" by Dr. Moritz Spieß is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work aims to document the superstitions, customs, and beliefs of the people living in the Saxon Ore Mountains, providing insights into the folk beliefs and social practices of the region. It serves not only as a cultural record but also as a resource for understanding the lingering traces of pagan traditions in the folklore of the area. The opening of this text begins with a transcription note that outlines the structure and sources of the material within. The author provides a foreword discussing the significance of understanding the superstitions and customs of the German people, particularly as remnants of ancient religious beliefs. He emphasizes the value of collecting these traditions for both academic inquiry and practical knowledge for public officials and educators. The text sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of various rituals and omens related to significant times of the year, impacting people's lives through cultural practices observed in the Saxon region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Spiess, Moritz, 1820-1897
EBook No.: 67261
Published: Jan 28, 2022
Downloads: 60
Language: German
Subject: Folklore -- Germany -- Saxony
Subject: Folklore -- Erzgebirge (Czech Republic and Germany)
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.