Modern Greek Folklore and Ancient Greek Religion: A Study in Survivals

by J. C. Lawson

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Contents

  1. Preface
  2. § 1. Modern Folklore as a source for the study of Ancient Religion
  3. § 2. The survival of Ancient Tradition
  4. § 3. The survival of Hellenic Tradition
  5. § 4. The Survival of Pagan Tradition
  6. § 1. The Range of Modern Polytheism
  7. § 2. Zeus
  8. § 3. Poseidon
  9. § 4. Pan
  10. § 5. Demeter and Persephone
  11. § 6. Charon
  12. § 7. Aphrodite and Eros
  13. § 8. The Fates
  14. § 9. The Nymphs
  15. § 10. The Queens of the Nymphs
  16. § 11. Lamiae, Gelloudes, and Striges
  17. § 12. Gorgons
  18. § 13. The Centaurs
  19. § 14. Genii
  20. Chapter III. The Communion of Gods and Men
  21. § 1. The Modern Greek Vampire
  22. § 2. The Composition of the Superstition. Slavonic, Ecclesiastical, and Hellenic Contributions
  23. § 3. Revenants in ancient Greece
  24. § 4. Revenants as Avengers of Blood
  25. Chapter V. Cremation and Inhumation
  26. Chapter VI. The Benefit of Dissolution
  27. Chapter VII. The Union of Gods and Men
  28. Index of Greek Words and Phrases

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