Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Folklore of Women As Illustrated by Legendary and Traditionary Tales, Folk Rhythms, Proverbial Sayings, Superstitions, etc."" by T.F. Thiselton-Dyer is a collection of traditional stories, songs, sayings, and beliefs about women from various cultures around the world. The author explores the role of women in folklore and mythology, examining how they are portrayed as heroines, villains, and everything in between. The book includes tales of famous female figures such as Cleopatra and Joan of Arc, as well as lesser-known stories about women from different cultures. The author also delves into the symbolism and meaning behind various folk traditions and superstitions related to women, such as the belief in witches and the use of charms and amulets. Overall, ""Folklore of Women"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich and varied cultural beliefs and traditions surrounding women throughout history.1905. The author endeavored, in a handy and concise form, to classify under their subjective headings the proverbial sayings, folk rhythms, superstitions and traditionary lore associated with the fair sex. Contents: woman's characteristics; woman's beauty; woman's dress; woman's eyes; woman's tongue; woman's goodness; bad women; woman's love; woman's hate; love tests; woman's secrets; red haired girls; woman's fickleness; local allusions to women; woman's will; women and marriage; women as wives; young and old maids; widows; woman's curiosity; sister legends; brides and their maids; superstitions about women; woman's tears; woman's blushes; daughters; my lady's walk.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
