Original scientific paper

Fishermen's Superstitions On Zadar Islands And In Coastal Areas

Jasenka Lulić Štorić ; Narodni muzej Zadar - Etnološki odjel

Abstract

Fishermen’s superstitions are an important part of the traditional culture of Zadar islands and coastal areas, and they point out the importance which fishing had for the population of this area. These superstitions refer to specific prohibitions of communication, avoidance of certain actions and compulsory performance of some rituals before, during and after fishing. The period from the late 19th century to the present day is included. The data were obtained from the literature and field research at the end of the second half of the 20th century and are compared with the data acquired in 2015. The meaning of fishermen’s superstitions is tried to be understood in the emic context as well in broader socio-economic and cultural context.

Keywords

fishermen’s superstitions; Zadar islands and coastal areas

Hrčak ID:

137865

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/137865

Publication date:

15.4.2015.

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