Studia Mythologica Slavica (May 2015)

Kres. Die Sonnwendbräuche der Slowenen<br>Slovenske kresne šege</br>

  • Helena Ložar-Podlogar

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3986/sms.v1i0.1876
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 1
pp. 225 – 242

Abstract

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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.