期刊名称:VENETS: the Belogradchik journal for local history, cultural heritave and folk studies
印刷版ISSN:1314-0426
电子版ISSN:1314-0256
出版年度:2016
卷号:7
期号:1
页码:90-120
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出版社:SCS CONSULTING LTD
摘要:The article examines George as a counterpart to the Sumerian god Ninurta. Feast St. George boasts Georgy feat - creation of the world. The date of the feast – 6th of May, is commented in its relation to the astronomical arguments and Sumerian ancient texts. The main rituals of the feast are described. The most typical folk songs devoted to St. Georgy are listed in the paper appendix.