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

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

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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 such customs as ritual dancing, coloring Easter eggs and throwing rice at brides. 13,000 first printing.