Folklore Legend Of The Surrey Hills And Of The Sussex Downs Forests
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Folk Lore Legend Of The Surrey Hills
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Author : Edward Lovett
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1928
Folk Lore Legend Of The Surrey Hills written by Edward Lovett and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1928 with Folklore categories.
Folklore Legend Of The Surrey Hills And Of The Sussex Downs Forests
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Author : Edward Lovett
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Folklore Legend Of The Surrey Hills And Of The Sussex Downs Forests written by Edward Lovett and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Folklore categories.
A Dictionary Of English Folklore
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Author : Jacqueline Simpson
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2003-10-09
A Dictionary Of English Folklore written by Jacqueline Simpson and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-10-09 with Social Science categories.
This dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format. An engrossing guide to English folklore and traditions, with over 1,250 entries. Folklore is connected to virtually every aspect of life, part of the country, age group, and occupation. From the bizarre to the seemingly mundane, it is as much a feature of the modern technological age as of the ancient world. BL Oral and Performance genres-Cheese rolling, Morris dancing, Well-dressingEL BL Superstitions-Charms, Rainbows, WishbonesEL BL Characters-Cinderella, Father Christmas, Robin Hood, Dick WhittingtonEL BL Supernatural Beliefs-Devil's hoofprints, Fairy rings, Frog showersEL BL Calendar Customs-April Fool's Day, Helston Furry Day, Valentine's DayEL
Witchcraft Magic And Culture 1736 1951
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Author : Owen Davies
language : en
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Release Date : 1999-09-11
Witchcraft Magic And Culture 1736 1951 written by Owen Davies and has been published by Manchester University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-09-11 with History categories.
Most studies of witchcraft and magic have been concerned with the era of the witch trials, a period that officially came to an end in Britain with the passing of the Witchcraft Act of 1736. But the majority of people continued to fear witches and put their faith in magic. Owen Davies here traces the history of witchcraft and magic from 1736 to 1951, when the passing of the Fraudulent Mediums Act finally erased the concept of witchcraft from the statute books. This original study examines the extent to which witchcraft, magic and fortune-telling continued to influence the thoughts and actions of the people of England and Wales in a period when the forces of "progress" are often thought to have vanquished such beliefs.
Illustrated Tales Of Surrey
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Author : Eddy Greenfield
language : en
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Release Date : 2022-06-15
Illustrated Tales Of Surrey written by Eddy Greenfield and has been published by Amberley Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-15 with Photography categories.
The beautiful county of Surrey is one of the most popular of English counties. Here is a collection of strange tales and local legends from the county.
Dictionary Of Plant Lore
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Author : D.C. Watts
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2007-05-02
Dictionary Of Plant Lore written by D.C. Watts and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-05-02 with Science categories.
Knowledge of plant names can give insight into largely forgotten beliefs. For example, the common red poppy is known as "Blind Man" due to an old superstitious belief that if the poppy were put to the eyes it would cause blindness. Many plant names derived from superstition, folk lore, or primal beliefs. Other names are purely descriptive and can serve to explain the meaning of the botanical name. For example, Beauty-Berry is the name given to the American shrub that belongs to the genus Callicarpa. Callicarpa is Greek for beautiful fruit. Still other names come from literary sources providing rich detail of the transmission of words through the ages.Conceived as part of the author's wider interest in plant and tree lore and ethnobotanical studies, this fully revised edition of Elsevier's Dictionary of Plant Names and Their Origins contains over 30,000 vernacular and literary English names of plants. Wild and cultivated plants alike are identified by the botanical name. Further detail provides a brief account of the meaning of the name and detailed commentary on common usage. * Includes color images * Inclusive of all Latin terms with vernacular derivatives * The most comprehensive guide for plant scientists, linguists, botanists, and historians
The Fabled Coast
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Author : Sophia Kingshill
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2012-06-28
The Fabled Coast written by Sophia Kingshill and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-28 with Science categories.
Pirates and smugglers, ghost ships and sea-serpents, fishermen’s prayers and sailors’ rituals – the coastline of the British Isles plays host to an astonishingly rich variety of local legends, customs, and superstitions. In The Fabled Coast, renowned folklorists Sophia Kingshill and Jennifer Westwood gather together the most enthralling tales and traditions, tracing their origins and examining the facts behind the legends. Was there ever such a beast as the monstrous Kraken? Did a Welsh prince discover America, centuries before Columbus? What happened to the missing crew of the Mary Celeste? Along the way, they recount the stories that are an integral part of our coastal heritage, such as the tale of Drake’s Drum, said to be heard when England was in peril, and the mythical island of Hy Brazil, which for centuries appeared on sea charts and maps to the west of Ireland. The result is an endlessly fascinating, often surprising journey through our island history.
Bibliography Of British Folklore Text
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Author : John David Allison Widdowson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
Bibliography Of British Folklore Text written by John David Allison Widdowson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Folk literature, English categories.
The Penguin Guide To The Superstitions Of Britain And Ireland
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Author : Steve Roud
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2006-04-06
The Penguin Guide To The Superstitions Of Britain And Ireland written by Steve Roud and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-04-06 with Social Science categories.
Are black cats lucky or unlucky? What should you do when you hear the first cuckoo? Since when have people believed that it's unlucky to shoot an albatross? Why does breaking a mirror lead to misfortune? This fascinating collection answers these and many other questions about the world of superstitions and forms an endlessly browsable guide to a subject that continues to obsess and intrigue.
The Ancestral Power Of Amulets Talismans And Mascots
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Author : Nigel Pennick
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2021-05-04
The Ancestral Power Of Amulets Talismans And Mascots written by Nigel Pennick and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-04 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
• Looks at the age-old spiritual principles, folklore, and esoteric traditions behind the creation of magical objects as well as the use of numbers, colors, sigils, geometric emblems, knots, crosses, pentagrams, and other symbols • Explores hundreds of artifacts, such as hagstones, Norse directional amulets, car hood mascots, objects made from bones and teeth, those connected with plants and animals, charms associated with gambling, and religious relics • Includes photos of artifacts from the author’s extensive collection Offering an illustrated exploration of the origins and history of amulets, lucky charms, talismans, and mascots, including photos of unique and original artifacts from his extensive collection, Nigel Pennick examines these objects from a magical perspective, from ancient Egypt to the present. He looks at the age-old spiritual principles, folklore, and esoteric traditions behind their creation as well as the use of numbers, colors, sigils, geometric emblems, knots, crosses, pentagrams, and other symbols. Pennick explores magical charms and objects manufactured from bones, teeth, claws, and horns and those that include symbols of the human body. He also discusses religious relics as well as the combining of charms to make more powerful objects, from the bind runes of the Norse and the crowns of ancient Egypt to the Mojo hand and the medicine pouch. Revealing the lasting power of amulets, talismans, charms, and mascots, Pennick shows that these objects and symbols have retained their magic across the centuries.