Storia comparata degli usi nuziali in Italia e presso gli altri popoli indo-europei / Seconda edizione riveduta e ampliata dall'autore

Name: Storia comparata degli usi nuziali in Italia e presso gli altri popoli indo-europei / Seconda edizione riveduta e ampliata dall'autore
Author: Angelo De Gubernatis

By Angelo De Gubernatis

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The work surveys marriage rites and popular beliefs connected to courtship, betrothal, wedding ceremonies and domestic life, assembling regional folk accounts, rituals, and divination practices. It traces recurring motifs, symbolic objects, and gendered roles across Italian regions and kindred Indo-European traditions, weighing continuity and local variation while distinguishing private domestic customs from public institutions. Historical comparison and ethnographic details illuminate how ritual, superstition, and family practices shaped marital norms, and appendices gather further notes on particular regional usages.

About the Author

Angelo De Gubernatis

Angelo De Gubernatis was an Italian writer, scholar, and naturalist known for his contributions to the fields of zoology and mythology. He is particularly recognized for his seminal work, "Zoological Mythology; or, The Legends of Animals," which explores the connections between animal symbolism and mythological narratives across cultures. De Gubernatis also engaged with literary criticism and biographical studies, as seen in his work on Alessandro Manzoni. His interests extended to comparative studies of cultural practices, including marriage customs among Indo-European peoples. Through his diverse writings, he sought to bridge the gap between science and the humanities, leaving a lasting impact on both disciplines.