The Tradition of Household Spirits: Ancestral Lore and Practices Lecouteux ClaudePaperback
The Tradition of Household Spirits: Ancestral Lore and Practices Lecouteux ClaudePaperback Examines how the ancient customs of constructing and keeping a house formed a sacred bond between homes and…
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The Tradition of Household Spirits: Ancestral Lore and Practices Lecouteux ClaudePaperback
Examines how the ancient customs of constructing and keeping a house formed a sacred bond between homes and their inhabitantsShares many tales of house spirits, from cajoling the local land spirit into becoming one's house spirit to the good and bad luck bestowed by mischievous house elvesExplains the meaning behind door and window placement, house orientation, horsehead gables, the fireplace or hearth, and the thresholdReveals the charms, chants, prayers, and building practices used by our ancestors to bestow happiness and prosperity upon their homes and their occupantsWhy do we hang horseshoes for good luck or place wreaths on our doors? These customs represent the last vestiges from a long, rich history of honoring the spirits of our homes. Why does the groom carry his new bride over the threshold?
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