Etnograful Cantemir şi folclorul. Orientului asiatic (II)
Ethnographer Dimitrie Cantemir and the Folklore
of the Asiatic Orient (Part II)
Author(s): Petru CaramanContributor(s): Ion H. Ciubotaru (Editor)
Subject(s): Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology
Published by: Editura Palatul Culturii
Keywords: Cantemir; defamatory cortege; wedding; kubbe; mythology; folklore; Janissaries; Dervishes; Circassians
Summary/Abstract: The second part of the study begins with a monographic presentation of an ancient ritual named defamatory cortege. The custom presented by Cantemir is followed throughout several nations of the world, starting with the early Antiquity and ending with times very close to the present day. Following a thorough analysis, the author concludes that the practice has a Euroasian origin. Afterwards, he investigates nuptial and funeral practices performed by Turks and Tartars, the Islamic mythology and aspects of the Turkish folklore. The last part of the study is dedicated to several military and monachal institutions specific to Turks, while the end represents an outline of the Circassian ethnography.
Journal: Anuarul Muzeului Etnografic al Moldovei
- Issue Year: 2015
- Issue No: 15
- Page Range: 11-50
- Page Count: 40
- Language: Romanian