Abstract
Besides its utilitarian roles (protection against cold) in the folklore culture, clothing performed some symbolic functions as well. In this regard the clothing of the newborn presents special interest. According to popular beliefs, the spirits of illnesses could hide not only inside a child, but also on its clothes. Therefore, because the clothing was in a direct touch with the child’s body, many rituals were carried out with the scope of some therapeutic actions, cure. One of the most used item of clothing was the shirt, as according to the popular beliefs, it was the most intimate, and connected with the personality of the one who wore it. Being assimilated to the “second skin” it performed several functions. It played the role of an instrument by means of which the child socialized and got integrated into society. It could transmit some positive qualities. The shirt also performed some protective therapeutic and modeling functions of the child’s physical and psychical state on a magical level.
Highlights
Being assimilated to the “second skin” it performed several functions. It played the role of an instrument by means of which the child socialized and got integrated into society
În Dicționarul de Simboluri și Credințe Tradiționale Românești găsim numeroase referințe despre modul de utilizare a cămășii părinților în scop apotropaic: „În Suceava, moașa ia copilul nou-născut, îl desfăşează şi îl trece prin cămașa în care a fost pus la naștere, introducându-l pe la poale şi scoțându-l prin gura ei, crezându-se că astfel copilul este ferit să se îmbolnăvească de «răul copiilor» sau «Samca» şi nici să se umple de «roși»” (Antonescu 2009)
The shirt performed some protective therapeutic and modeling functions of the child’s physical and psychical state on a magical level
Summary
Резюме Роль и функции рубашки в родильных обрядах Помимо утилитарных функций (защиты от холода), одежда в народной культуре выполняла и символические функции. Deoarece era obiectul cel mai apropiat de corp, deci intim legat de personalitatea purtătorului, cămașa devine una din ustensilele necesare atât în practicile de ușurare a nașterii, cât și după naștere, când are menirea să ofere protecție nou-născutului, dar și ca intermediar în integrarea lui în „lumea de aici”, în neam și comunitate.
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