INTRODUCTION.The traveller who approaches Athens for the first time, whether it be across that historic sea, over which, as the last morning of his journey breaks, the shadowy forms of opal-tinted isles float one after another into sight, until before him the Acropolis grows out of the early haze, framed in the hollow of Parnes, Pentelicon, and Hymettus, or whether it be along the rich vineyard-clothed shore of the Corinthian Gulf, in view of that unsurpassed panorama where Parnassus and Helicon rise beyond the bluest of blue waters, will probably find himself susceptible to a twofold influence : a sense, on the one hand, that is partly awe and parti}' gladness at finding himself at last face to face with scenes that have hitherto belonged to imagination, so familiar and yet so new, touched with the magic of youthful memories, and sacred, perhaps, from maturer associations ; while, on the other hand, he can hardly fail to be possessed by an overwhelming feeling of wonder and delightTable of Contents CONTENTS; HAGE; Introduction i; Chap I Ethnology of Modern Greece and Historical sketch; of the Populations i; Chap II The Land and the People 46; Chap III Village Festivals, Fairs, Dances, and Marriages S2; Chap IV Birth, Destiny, and Death 106; Chap V Beliefs and Ceremonies-Survivals of the Ancient; in the New 132; Chap VI Luck, Divination, and Healing 156; Chap VII The Supernatural,-Genii, Nereids, Van pires,; Goblins, and Demons 16S; Chap VIII The Popular Poetry 205; Chap IX The Klephts and Klephtic Songs 21S; Chap X The Saga of Suli 243; Chap XI The Lyrical Poetry 264; Appendix 2S7; Glossary of Greek Words occurring in Text 291About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series