Of gods and men: studies in lithuanian mythology
Auteur :
Greimas, Algirdas J.
Éditeur :
Indiana University Press
ISBN :
9780253326522
Date de publication :
22 déc. 1992
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
594 g
Format :
Paper over boards
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Deciphers the symbolic world of Lithuanian mythology. This book discusses the concepts of life and death, fate and fortune. It describes the codes used by farmers to organize systems of mutual obligations and implicit contracts. It examines pranks and games that are associated with agrarian seasonal changes.