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Mitteleuropa, Steiermark - Brandwirtschaft. Teil III - "Korntragen" und Erntebrauch

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Title
Mitteleuropa, Steiermark - Brandwirtschaft. Teil III - "Korntragen" und Erntebrauch
Alternative Title
Central Europe, Styria - Cultivation of Land by Burn-beating. Part III - Harvest Ritual "Korntragen" and Harvesting Custom
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IWF SignatureE 2810
Publisher
Release Date1982
LanguageGerman
Producer
Production Year1980

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IWF Technical DataFilm, 16 mm, MT, 222 m ; F, 20 1/2 min

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Abstract
German
German
Wegen unwegsamen Geländes kann die Halmfrucht vom Brandacker nicht heimgeführt, sondern muß eingetragen werden. Diese als "Korntragen" bezeichnete Tätigkeit hat einen speziellen Ernteschlußbrauch hervorgebracht mit den Brauchelementen Mahl, Tanz und Maske. Den Höhepunkt des festlichen Abends bildet der Auftritt eines Maskentieres ("Habergeiß").
English
English
Because of the rugged mountain country the harvested grain cannot be pulled home by carts, but must be carried by man power. This activity is called "Korntragen" ("carrying the grain"). Furthermore, it is accompanied by a peculiar harvest ritual with such specific ceremonial features as common meal, dances and the appearance of masked mythological beings. The culmination of this nocturnal feast is marked by the appearance of the "Habergeiß" (two persons carrying a goats' mask and other elements of this mythological animal).
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German
German
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