Вещицата в пролетно-летния цикъл на българския народен календар
The Witch in the Spring Summer Calendar
Author(s): Mariya KitanovaSubject(s): Language studies, Language and Literature Studies, Theoretical Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Philology
Published by: Институт за български език „Проф. Любомир Андрейчин“, Българска академия на науките
Keywords: witches/sorceresses; milk theft; wheat theft; folk calendar, Bulgarian dialects
Summary/Abstract: The article studies a peculiar character found in Bulgarian folk mythology – calendar witches/sorceresses. It examines the periods of time when these beings were most active, as well as the various rituals ensuring protection from their harmful influences (milk theft and wheat theft). The author also discusses the names of this mythical character found in the Bulgarian dialects, along with the ritual actions and objects used for its neutralisation.
Journal: Български език
- Issue Year: 71/2024
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 26-35
- Page Count: 10
- Language: Bulgarian
