Images of Time in the Romanian Folk Chronotope

This study proposes an analysis of the imagery of time in Romanian folklore, as it is outlined in a series of mythological narratives and beliefs recorded by ethnographers in the late nineteenth century and the first half of the twentieth century. The concept of chronotope is used as an analytical tool for understanding the imaginary universe of Romanian folklore. The analysed narratives encapsulate a set of ideas and representations regarding the social norms of the peasant communities in which the figures of weekly time – Saint Wednesday, Saint Friday, Marțolea (Tuesday-Evening), Joimărița (Thursday-Night), etc. – play a central role. Analysing these figures of time, the study reveals their function as guardians of compliance with traditional norms referring to conduct, work and food. The study also highlights the fact that chronotopes perform the role of cognitive schemes of the Romanian folklore imaginary.

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Sunday Morning, August 4, 2002: Golf Tournament at the Mont Tourbillon Golf ClubSunday August 4, 2002: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Opening Reception at the Quebec Museum of CivilizationPresidential Happenings: The Presidents of MSA, MAS, MSC/SCM, IMS will offer special events during the week. These events, including keynote speakers and the awards ceremonies, will appeal to all attendees.Tuesday Evening, August 6, 2002: Exhibitor's DemonstrationsWednesday August 7, 2002: Evening Social Options Dinner at the Manoir Montmorency and Grand Finale of the Fireworks FestivalWednesday August 7, 2002: Opera Evening at the Chapel of the Amerique Francaise Museum