The project is financed by the National Science Center and carried out at the Faculty „Artes Liberales” at the University of Warsaw in cooperation with the Dora Stratou Dance Theatre
| Testimony of: | zz missing object |
| Source | Megas, 1958, 156 (sv. September 14th, the Exaltation of the Cross) |
| Original text | In the island of Aegina it is customary to 'bury' the Deilina (Evening-meal) with loud lament in a kind of mimic-show which is probably of very ancient origin. This is also the day on which seamen renounce long journeys at sea, obeying the advice expressed in these two popular sayings : On the day of the Cross, cross your sails and tie your ropes", and On the day of the Cross, rest in harbour; on St. George's Day, rise and set sail again." |
| Time/occasion of occurence | September 14th, the Exaltation of the Cross |
| Region of occurence | Aegina |
| Function | ritual, |
| Comment | food |
The project is financed by the National Science Center and carried out at the Faculty „Artes Liberales” at the University of Warsaw in cooperation with the Dora Stratou Dance Theatre