Свинец (олово) в ритуалах индоевропейцев
LEAD AND TIN IN INDO-EUROPEAN RITUALS
Author(s): G. I. DovgjaloSubject(s): Anthropology, Language and Literature Studies, Customs / Folklore, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Culture and social structure
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Marii Curie-Sklodowskiej
Keywords: lead; tin; Indo-European nations; medical magic; burial rituals
Summary/Abstract: The article is devoted to magic characteristics attributed to lead and tin in Indo- European nations: the Hittites, the ancient Greeks, Hindus and mediaeval eastern Slavs. Typologically close data from non-Indo-European traditions are also mentioned: Sumerian, that of the Semites from Mesopotamia and late Semitic traditions — also biblical. It is shown that according to common beliefs, lead objects, especially plates, could serve as protection against the evil forces ot magic by reflecting their influence. A widespread practice of closing the evil forces in a receptacle with a lead cover is also mentioned, as well as the use of lead in burial practices of Indo-European nations.
Journal: Etnolingwistyka. Problemy Języka I Kultury
- Issue Year: 8/1996
- Issue No: 8
- Page Range: 147-157
- Page Count: 11
- Language: Russian