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Fearing the Return of the Dead in Romani Burial Traditions

Romani funeral traditions are heavily influenced by beliefs in the supernatural
Posted on July 17, 2014 by Christopher Hewitt (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Romani funeral traditions are characterized by abundance. Enormous, full of relatives, public mourning and solemn ritual, their burial rites amount to a massive procession taken very seriously by everyone involved. Their zeal may arise from a widespread belief in the … Continue reading →

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