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Greek And Roman Folklore: A Handbook (Greenwood Folklore Handbooks)
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The Greek And Roman World Is Often Noted For The Rationalism Of A Few Outstanding Thinkers. This Book Is About The Traditional Superstitions, Beliefs, Taboos, Folkremedies, Ghost Stories, And Folk Tales That Haunted The Rest. Along The Way It Considers Such Questions As, Do Modern Approaches Help Or Hinder Our Attempts To See Ancient Superstition From The Inside? Can We Break Down The Barriers Between Folk Tales And Myths? Did It Really Matter Whether A Healing Herb Was Picked By Moonlight Or Not? Was There A Cinderella Tale In The Ancient World?The Volume Begins By Asking How We Can Attempt To Define Folklore In The First Place, And How We Can Make Sense Of The Vast Amount Of Materials Available. It Examines The Prejudices Of Writers Who Report Folkloric Information And Explores The Cultural Contexts That Shaped Their Materials. It Includes Numerous Examples And Texts, Such As Tales, Legends, Proverbs, Jokes, Riddles, And Traditional Customs. The Volume Overviews Critical Approaches To The Study Of Ancient Folklore, And It Surveys The Presence Of Greek And Roman Folklore In Classical Culture. Because Of The Tremendous Interest In The Ancient World, This Volume Will Meet The Needs Of High School Students And General Readers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Greek and Roman Folklore: A Handbook'? A: The book explores traditional superstitions, beliefs, taboos, folk remedies, ghost stories, and folk tales from the Greek and Roman world.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Greek and Roman Folklore: A Handbook' is Graham Anderson.
- Q: What is the length of the book? A: The book contains 248 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on August 30, 2006.
- Q: What format is 'Greek and Roman Folklore: A Handbook' available in? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: Who is the target audience for this book? A: The book is aimed at high school students and general readers interested in ancient folklore.
- Q: Does the book include examples of folklore? A: Yes, it includes numerous examples such as tales, legends, proverbs, jokes, riddles, and traditional customs.
- Q: What key questions does the book address about folklore? A: The book addresses how to define folklore, the cultural contexts of folkloric information, and the distinction between folk tales and myths.
- Q: Is there a focus on critical approaches in this book? A: Yes, the book overviews critical approaches to the study of ancient folklore.
- Q: What kind of insights can readers expect from this book? A: Readers can expect insights into the prejudices of writers reporting folklore and the presence of Greek and Roman folklore in classical culture.