In this Book
- Death Lore: Texas Rituals, Superstitions, and Legends of the Hereafter
- Book
- 2008
- Published by: University of North Texas Press
- Series: Publications of the Texas Folklore Society
summary
Death provides us with some of our very best folklore. Some fear it, some embrace it, and most have pretty firm ideas about what happens when we die. Although some people may not want to talk about dying, it’s the only thing that happens to all of us–and there’s no way to get around it. This Publication of the Texas Folklore Society examines the lore of death and whatever happens afterward. The first chapter examines places where people are buried, either permanently or temporarily. Chapter Two features articles about how people die and the rituals associated with funerals and burials. The third chapter explores some of the stranger stories about what happens after we’re gone, and the last chapter offers some philosophical musings about death in general, as well as our connection to those who have gone before.
Table of Contents
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- II. “Final” Resting Places
- pp. 12-14
- "Life and Death in Old Bexar”
- pp. 15-30
- "Eden Cemetery”
- pp. 41-44
- "Most People in Texas Don’t Die”
- pp. 79-88
- "Oakhill Cemetery”
- pp. 89-94
- "A Most Unusual Upbringing”
- pp. 95-106
- "Funereal Humor”
- pp. 107-112
- "A Family Secret”
- pp. 113-118
- "From the Gallows: A Confession and Apology”
- pp. 153-157
- "A Grave Mistake”
- pp. 169-172
- "Larger Than Life, Even in Death”
- pp. 173-182
- "Messages from the Spiritual World”
- pp. 183-198
- "Oscar—The Friendly Ghost”
- pp. 205-207
- V. Thoughts, Musings, and Pure Speculation
- pp. 208-210
- "The Yellow Flower of Death”
- pp. 225-236
- "Grandmother’s Uncle”
- pp. 237-238
- "A Gift of Time”
- pp. 239-246
- "Super Reality”
- pp. 247-254
- Contributors’ Vitas
- pp. 255-264
Additional Information
ISBN
9781574413748
Related ISBN(s)
9781574412567
MARC Record
OCLC
613192855
Pages
288
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No