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Traditional Romanian Death Customs and Superstitions

A look into traditional Romanian beliefs about death

In Romania, the customs and superstitions surrounding death stem from a blend of beliefs with preserved, pre-Christian elements as well as more current and predominantly Orthodox Christian beliefs. The Romanians have many superstitions about when the looming arrival of death … Continue reading

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