A comprehensive A-to-Z reconstruction of the oral tradition of the Rom--gypsies--based on sources never before available in English - Presents the origin myths and magical traditions of the gypsies, including their legendary ties to Egypt, animal ancestors, and tree spirits - Examines the three major settings of gypsy folktales--the forest, the waters, and the mountain--and shows how their world is full of spirits - Shows how the religious concepts of the Rom testify to a profound.
Inner Traditions International Dictionary of gypsy mythology: charms, rites, and magical traditions of the roma, hardcover/claude lecouteux
