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Обичаи и обреди, свързани с бременността и раждането на дете при българи, турци и роми в Кубратския край
Customs associated with pregnancy and childbirth of Bulgarians, Turks and Roma in region of Kubrat

Author(s): Sevim Kurtchu
Subject(s): History, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Cultural history, Customs / Folklore, Geography, Regional studies, Human Geography, Regional Geography, Historical Geography, Sociology, Comparative history, Local History / Microhistory, Recent History (1900 till today), Culture and social structure , Family and social welfare, Demography and human biology, Ethnic Minorities Studies
Published by: Великотърновски университет „Св. св. Кирил и Методий”
Keywords: pregnancy; child birth; beliefs; customs; christening; sünnét

Summary/Abstract: This work is focused on customs and rituals associated with pregnancy and childbirth of inhabitants of 16 villages in Kubrat area. Using the published materials and ethnograpfical materials collected during field work (2007 – 2013) the author reveals in a comparative terms birth customs of various ethnic and confessional groups – Bulgarians, Turks ( Alevi and Sunni ) and Roma ( Christians and Muslims ) . The author compare the rituals connected to infertility , pregnancy, birth and 40 – day postpartum period .

  • Issue Year: 22/2014
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 67-85
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Bulgarian