Psychopomps in Breton Myths and Folktales: Entering the Afterlife
Wonderful story unfolding in this tale.
Breton Folklore
Breton myths and folktales are often a dark blend of Celtic, pagan and Christian influences that result in magic and wonder mixed with the morbid and macabre. There are many tales, myths and legends concerning everyday and important issues such as love and death.
For all of us, death is the great unknown and people all around the world throughout history have invented many different ways of thinking about the subject. One of the most universal ways of representing death was through the use of personifications. In simple terms this the giving of human characteristics or form to abstract ideas, inanimate objects or something that is not human.
Death itself can be personified in many other ways such as the personification known as the Grim Reaper, but there are many other representations, some as dark, others lighter.
Psychopomps
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Good morning. I spend a lot of time in Brittany and have many Breton friends. Like Wales, where I lived and worked for twelve years, Brittany has an air of mystery about it, which I love.
Thank you for this post…and hope that all’s well in your world. Janet :)X
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I am doing okay. Michigan is locked-down. Poor grandchildren need some fun activities. I enjoyed the post too. Well written and interesting dear Janet.
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I will be thinking of you over ‘thanksgiving…Stay well my friend. 🙂
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Thank you dear Janet. Have some fun and be safe.
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