Magic and protective functions of garments in Chuvash puerperal rituals

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The article deals with some problems relating to childrens garments in the Chuvash puerperal rituals. Author shows that in the past these garments gained magic and protective qualities through special rituals. According to public beliefs they helped to save a life of a child and guaranteed his or her wellbeing.

Chuvashs, family life, traditional rituals, garments, amulets

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IDR: 148198828

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