Cuban Folk-Lore
Cuban Folk-Lore is a comprehensive collection of Cuban folklore, compiled by L. Roy Terwilliger. The book is divided into three sections: folktales, songs, and customs. The folktales section includes stories about animals, ghosts, and other supernatural beings, as well as stories about everyday life. The songs section includes traditional Cuban songs, as well as songs from other countries that have been adapted to Cuban culture. The customs section includes descriptions of traditional Cuban customs, such as festivals, dances, and religious ceremonies. The book also includes a glossary of Cuban terms and a bibliography of sources. Cuban Folk-Lore is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Cuban culture and folklore.
By L. Roy Terwilliger · First published 1908 · Genre: Folklore, Cultural Studies, Non-Fiction · 3 chapters · 7,028 words
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Nowhere will one find such a mass of superstitious customs practiced, as in Cuba; especially among the black and mestizos, and even the educated whites, while not admitting their belief in witchcraft have a wholesome fear of the Brujo or witch doctor.
It is probable that most of these queer practices were introduced by the blacks who brought their strange beliefs from Africa. The belief in the Evil Spirit was doubtless the result of their early contact with the aboriginal Cubans, who worshipped the devil.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: L. Roy Terwilliger
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Folklore, Cultural Studies, Non-Fiction, History
- Length: 7,028 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 122 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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- Folklore — The title of the book is 'Cuban Folk-Lore', indicating that the primary genre of the book is folklore.
- Cultural Studies — The book focuses on the folklore of Cuba, which is a cultural study of the country.
- Non-Fiction — The book is a non-fiction work, as it is based on the real-life folklore of Cuba.
- History — The book provides an insight into the history of Cuba through its folklore.
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