Some magical elements in the performing the Vodici custom in the Bituše village Cover Image
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Некои магиски елементи во изведувањето на обичајот Воднци во селото Битуше
Some magical elements in the performing the Vodici custom in the Bituše village

Author(s): Fima Atanasova, Vladimir Bočev
Subject(s): Customs / Folklore
Published by: Здружение на етнолозите на Република Македониjа - Музеj на Македониjа
Keywords: Магиско својство магиска моќ; апотропејско значење; "Василица"; "Водици"; кумство; "кумстарки"; "Свети Јован"; волшебната вода; "ајазмо"; сучење бела и црвена врвца; кумови

Summary/Abstract: The custom of "Vodici" in the village Bituše is an interesting one, due to the fact that it contains a number of magic activities and beliefs, that strive to bring general prosperity to the village community with the magic power of: different sounds; sacrifieces; various plants; odd numbers; the red color; the tying and untying; the circle; the ceremonial bread. This paper attempts to present the meaning of the magic performances and to interpret the deep belief of the people, that has existed throughout the centuries.

  • Issue Year: 1992
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 98-107
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Macedonian
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