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Zagvozd se prvi put spominje 533. godine. O starini ovog mjesta svjedoči i sam naziv Zagvozd koji je nastao od starohrvatske riječi gvozd. Uz sami naziv mjesta, različiti ekonimi, mikrotoponimi, hidronimi, oronimi, petronimi i krematonimi jesu blago kulturne baštine. Od davnih vremena zagvoški je puk svoju tradiciju kroz godinu temeljio na kršćanskoj vjeri. Tako se kroz godinu svetkuje spomen na različite svece, a najviše se običaja sačuvalo iz božićnog i uskrsnog vremena. Među vjerskim običajima kroz godinu ističe se tradicija procesije Za križen koja se održava na Veliki petak. Pečat i dokaz o utemeljenosti zagvoškog puka u vjeri jest i raskoš vjerske usmene lirike. Ističe se Pjesma o svetoj Luciji i Gospin plač. Osim religijski utemeljene ostavštine, u zagvoškoj glazbenoj sceni ističe se ganga. Narod se, uz gangu, zabavljao pričajući predaje, a zanimljivo je da je najveći broj predaja demonološkog tipa. Tako se svatko pribojavao vještica, mora, vukodlaka i vraga. Vjerovalo se da su spomenuti demoni najaktivniji tijekom pokladne noći., Zagvozd was first mentioned in 533. The very name of Zagvozd, which comes from the Old Croatian word gvozd, also bears record of its oldness. Together with the very name of the place, there are different exonyms that represent cultural treasure. People of Zagvozd have built their traditions throughout a year upon Christianity. Thus, they celebrate different saints throughout a year and most customs come from Christmas and Easter time. The tradition of procession Za križen is distinguished between these customs. The grandeur of religious lyric poetry is another proof of Zagvozd customs being grounded in religion. Songs that are distinguished are A song about saint Lucija and Weeping of the Lady. Apart from customs grounded in religion, ganga stands out in the musical scene of Zagvozd. People also had fun telling ancient stories. It is interesting that the main type of ancient stories is of a demonic nature. Everybody was scared of witches, more and werewolves. It was believed that demonic creatures are most active during the Carnival night.

U ovom radu prikazane su priče i običaji ljudi na području Zagvozda i Sukošana, od mitskih predaja, demonoloških predaja, sve do eshatoloških. Mitske predaje pripovijedaju o vilama i povijesnim osobama kojima je narod pripisao nadnaravnu moć. Demonološke predaje imaju u osnovi osobni doživljaj, susret s demonskim, odnosno onostranim bićima. Ispričane su priče o vješticama, vukodlacima te raznim plašilima i prikazama. Eshatološke predaje pripovijedaju o pojavljivanju ubijene tek rođene vanbračne djece, umrle nekrštene djece i ubijenih odraslih osoba. Zapisani su i običaji vezani uz svetkovine najvećih kršćanskih blagdana – Božića i Uskrsa, slavljenje Svetog Kasijana i Svetog Roka. Sklapanju braka prethodilo je upoznavanje mladića i djevojke, koje se odvijalo na sijelima ili pašama. Sijela su označavala okupljanja mladića i djevojaka u večernjim satima kada bi sav dnevni posao bio obavljen. Pripovijedani su i običaji vezani uz vjenčanja (prosidba, bacanje jabuke preko kuće, uzimanje dote i slično). Na samom kraju nalazi se popis poslovica i kletvi., This paper presents the stories and customs of people in the area of Zagvozd and Sukošan, from mythical traditions, demonological traditions, all the way to eschatological ones. Mythical legends tell of fairies and historical figures to whom the people ascribed supernatural power. Demonological traditions are basically a personal experience, an encounter with demonic or otherworldly beings. Stories of witches, werewolves and various scarecrows and apparitions were told. Eschatological traditions narrate the appearance of murdered newborn illegitimate children, dead unbaptized children and murdered adults. Customs related to the feasts of the greatest Christian holidays - Christmas and Easter, the celebration of St. Cassian and St. Roch are also recorded. The marriage was preceded by the acquaintance of a young man and a young woman, which took place on "sijelo" or pastures. "Sijelo" signified gatherings of young men and women in the evening when all the daily work would be done. Customs related to weddings were also narrated (proposing, throwing an apple over the house, taking a dowry, etc.). At the very end is a list of proverbs and curses.