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The Dancing Goddesses: Folklore, Archaeology, and the Origins of European DanceThe Dancing Goddesses: Folklore, Archaeology, and the Origins of European Dance

The Dancing Goddesses: Folklore, Archaeology, and the Origins of European Dance

Elizabeth Wayland Barber

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An ethnographic and archaeological exploration of ancient traditions and folklore pertaining to "dancing goddesses" traces their roots in early Roman, Greek, and European cultures to reveal the origins of modern customs.

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OL Work ID
OL19167148W

Subjects

Social life and customsGoddessesFolkloreEthnoarchaeologyAgricultureFolk dancingHistoryFolklore, europeFolk dancing, europeanEurope, social life and customs

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