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The Door and Threshold in Armenian Folklore

"The Door and Threshold in Armenian Folklore," by Paul Essabal/Essbalian, from Western Folklore, Vol. 20, No. 4 (Oct., 1961), pp. 265-273, in 10 pdf pages. The door and threshold, along with the hearth, were parts of a traditional Armenian village home requiring special magical attention. This excellent article describes some of the precautions taken, using magical symbols and/or words, to prevent demons from entering or harming the family or its property. Uploaded by Robert Bedrosian.

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