Croyances et superstitions en Bretagne

Synopsis of Croyances et superstitions en Bretagne

«Croyances et superstitions en Bretagne» is the essay by James Éveillard and Patrick Huchet, published by Ouest-France in paperback (125 pp., in French).

The book explores the magical beliefs and superstitious practices of Brittany, where popular Christianity coexists with ancient pagan traditions. Drawing on the testimony of 1799 and twentieth-century postcards, it shows the persistence of rituals such as the cult of menhirs, the protection of healing saints or the fear of black cats, and asks about their survival in the age of science and the internet.

Published in 2004 in the Mémoires collection by Éditions Ouest-France; includes bibliographical references.

For those interested in ethnography, folklore and regional history of France, as well as popular religiosity and the survival of traditions.