Death lore
Subtitle: Texas rituals, superstitions, and legends of the hereafter
By: edited by Kenneth L. Untiedt.
Contributors: Untiedt, Kenneth L., 1966-; Texas Folklore Society.
Series: Publications of the Texas Folklore Society -- 65
Publisher: University of North Texas Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Denton, Tex
Language: eng
Number of pages: 275
ISBN-13: 9781574412567
Subjects: Death -- Social aspects -- Texas; Thanatology -- Texas
Description: 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 discuss dying, it 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.