Etický a sociokulturní aspekt „strachu z mrtvého“ | Ethical and socio-cultural aspect of the “fear of the deceased”

Abstract

The article deals with the constitutive components of the phenomenon known as “fear of the deceased” in traditional folk rituals at the time of the decease and burial, and with endeavours to prevent the returns of unreconciled dead persons.

Keywords

• fear of deceased
• religious and folk christian ritual acts
• threat to survivors and community
• revenants