Datinele Si Credintele Poporului Roman, Vol.1 -

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The book details beliefs regarding the Sun, the Earth (including minerals and "who" the Earth is), and the spiritual significance of agriculture (sowing and wheat). Datinele si credintele poporului roman, vol.1

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A significant portion is dedicated to major winter holidays, specifically the customs and beliefs surrounding Christmas, New Year, and the figures of Jesus Christ and Saint Basil. capturing a synthesis of archaic myths

Niculiță-Voronca's work is celebrated for its authenticity, as it was "gathered and arranged in mythological order," providing a systematic look at the Romanian soul before modern ideological shifts. It remains a critical reference for sociologists, anthropologists, and those interested in European ethnology.

Datinele și credințele poporului român, vol. 1 , is a foundational ethnographic work by Elena Niculiță-Voronca, first published in 1903. This monumental volume serves as a "treasure-book" for Romanian culture, capturing a synthesis of archaic myths, legends, and folklore collected directly from the people. Core Themes and Content

It explores the Romanian folk perspective on the creation of the world, including the struggle between God and the Devil, the formation of mountains and valleys, and the Great Flood.