Alexandre Parafita
Alexandre Parafita is a contemporary ethnologist and writer dedicated to the collection and preservation of Portuguese oral traditions and folklore. He has extensively traveled through the northern regions of Portugal, gathering stories and legends that highlight cultural practices surrounding death and the elderly. His recent work sheds light on the historical and symbolic significance of figures like the 'abafador,' emphasizing the interplay between folklore and societal values regarding mortality.
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Alexandre Parafita contextualizes the role of 'abafadores' in Portuguese folklore.
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