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Midsummer Festivals

Mira Donnelly

Traduttore A AI

Casa editrice: Publifye

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"Midsummer Festivals" explores the captivating world of summer solstice celebrations across diverse cultures, revealing humanity's enduring connection to nature. From ancient pagan traditions to modern-day festivities, the book examines how societies mark time, celebrate fertility, and reinforce community bonds through rituals like bonfires, dances, and symbolic feasts. 

 
The study delves into the historical roots of these celebrations, highlighting common symbolic elements such as the use of fire to represent the sun's power and the importance of water in cleansing and renewal. The book investigates specific festivals, including the Scandinavian Sankt Hans and the Slavic Kupala Night, uncovering unique customs and folklore while also revealing shared themes.

 
 By tracing the evolution of these midsummer festivals, the book demonstrates how they have adapted through various historical periods, maintaining their cultural relevance into the 21st century. This approach emphasizes the interconnectedness of human experience and challenges assumptions about cultural isolation, making it a valuable resource for those interested in world history, social science, and cultural studies.
Disponibile da: 06/03/2025.
Lunghezza di stampa: 67 pagine.

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