Сюжеты Белорусского археофольклора
The Plots of Byelorussian Archaeo-folklore

Summary/Abstract: Certain lines of plots or legends on several categories of archaeological monuments can be traced in the Byelorussian archaeo-folklore. The main types of the plots are as follows: 1) towns and mounds have been erected by giants, young girls, and invaders (Tatars, Russians, and the French), and the ground has been carried in hats and boots; the treasure (gold, silver, weapons) has been hidden, and light glitters at night in the respective place; 3) famous historical personalities have had lunch on hillforts or on the stones (Karl XII, Catherine II, Napoleon); 4) there have been wedding celebrations where the guests disappear or are turned into stones. I here can be singled out the pagan layer, the plots referring to the period of Christianization, certain wars, and historical periods.

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