Dionysiaka. Aspects of the Popular Thracian Religion of To-day

by Kakouri, Katerina J

First edition

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Athens: G. C. Eleftheroudakis (1965), 1965. Paperback First edition 9.5" x 6.5". 174pp. Bound in the original photo- illustrated paper wrappers. Near fine, with a bit of rubbing on the rear wrapper. This book examines Anastenaria, a religion related to the ancient pagan worship of Bacchus and Dionysus. The worshippers in this tradition practice animal sacrifice, hold a feast on "Cheese Monday", and perform fire walking. According to the story told by the refugees, the origin of the Anastenaria lies in a fire which took place at Kosti in the thirteenth century. One night the church of Saint Constantine caught fire, and as it burned the people heard cries coming from the flames. It was the icons calling out for aid. Some villagers ran into the building and rescued them, neither the icons not their saviours being burned. Since that time, the Anastenaria has been held to celebrate their delivery. This scholarly work contains many illustrations after black & white photographs.

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