The color symbolism in the Macedonian funeral rites

Authors

  • Alexandra I. Chivarzina Institute of Slavic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences , Институт славяноведения РАН

Keywords:

похоронная обрядность, базовые цветообозначения, балканские языки, балканославянские обычаи

Abstract

The article considers specific features of the Macedonian funeral tradition. The research focuses on the color side of the problem: the use of the color terms during funeral rites, their meanings and connotations manifested in the ritual acts.

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Published

29-12-2016

Issue

Vol. 11 (2016)

Section

Actual problems of Slavic Linguistics, Literary Studies and Folklore Studies

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