Studia Mythologica Slavica (May 2015)
Kres. Die Sonnwendbräuche der Slowenen<br>Slovenske kresne šege</br>
Abstract
The paper analyses the traditional way of celebrating Midsummers’ Day in Slovenia, which combines the pagan cult of Sun-worship with folk beliefs and customs connected with fire, processions, singing, gift-giving, beliefs in the magical power of plants, and Christian blessing.