Keywords
sources of healing water in monasteries and churches in the vicinity of Kruševac
meanings, symbolism and cultural representations of water
water in a Christian context
meanings, symbolism and cultural representations of water
water in a Christian context
Abstract
In this paper, we will present numerous sources of healing water in churches and monasteries around Kruševac. Through observation of the primary meanings and symbols of water, we will observe its use in folk tradition and religion. With numerous examples of the presence of water in folk beliefs, myths and religious rituals we will will try to give a more comprehensive picture of the importance and significance of water as a mediator between man and the divine.
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