Author: Thomas ParkinsonPublisher:
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Category : Legends
Languages : en
Pages :
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Yorkshire legends and traditions
Author: Thomas ParkinsonPublisher:
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Category : Legends
Languages : en
Pages :
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Fairy Legends and Traditions of the South of Ireland: The shefro. The cluricaune. The banshee. The phooka. Thierna na oge
Author: Thomas Crofton CrokerPublisher:
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Category : Fairy tales
Languages : en
Pages : 366
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Runic Lore and Legend
Author: Nigel PennickPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1620557576
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
A practical guide to the Anglo-Saxon Futhark and how runes were used in Old England • Examines the 33 Northumbrian runes of the Anglo-Saxon Futhark, providing the meanings, historical uses, symbolism, and related tree and plant spirits for each • Explores geomancy divination practices, the role of sacred numbers, and the power of the eight airts, or directions • Provides a magical history of Northumbria, as well as a look at the otherworldly beings who call these lands home, including boggarts, brownies, and dragons • Shows how traditional spirituality is intimately tied to the landscape and the cycle of the seasons In the early Anglo-Saxon period, the region of Great Britain known as Northumbria was a kingdom in its own right. These lands, in what is now northern England and southeast Scotland, were the targets of the first Viking raids on Britain. This violent influx, followed by the establishment of trade routes with the Norse, brought the runes to the region, where they intermingled with local magical traditions and legends, resulting in the development of a practical runic wisdom entirely unique to Northumbria. In this guide to the Wyrdstaves, or runic practices, of Old Northumbria, Nigel Pennick examines the thirty-three runes of the Anglo-Saxon Futhark and how they were used in Old England for weaving the web of Wyrd. Sharing runic lore and legends from the area, he explains how the Northumbrian runes are unique because they contain elements from all the cultures of the region, including the Picts, Britons, Romans, Angles, Scots, and Norse. He illustrates how each rune in this tradition is a storehouse of ancient knowledge, detailing the meanings, historical uses, symbolism, and related tree and plant spirits for each of the thirty-three runes. The author describes the Northumbrian use of runes in magic and encryption and explores geomancy divination practices, the role of sacred numbers, and the power of the eight airts, or directions. He also shows how the Northumbrian runes have a close relationship with Ogam, the tree alphabet of the ancient Celts. Providing a magical history of Northumbria, as well as a look at the otherworldly beings who call these lands home, including boggarts, brownies, and dragons, Pennick explains how traditional spirituality is intimately tied to the landscape and the cycle of the seasons. He reveals how the runic tradition is still vibrantly alive in this area and ready for us to reawaken to it.
The Fairies in Tradition and Literature
Author: Katharine Mary BriggsPublisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415286015
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
This remarkable book explores the history of fairies in literature and tradtion.
The History of the Princes, the Lords Marcher, and the Ancient Nobility of Powys Fadog
Author: Jacob Youde William LloydPublisher:
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Category : Powys (Wales)
Languages : en
Pages : 542
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Nature
Author: Sir Norman LockyerPublisher:
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Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 710
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Nature
Author: Dragon Legends of Olde England
Author: Debbie BrewerPublisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0244508887
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
There are many references to be found in old English history, of dangerous dragons and heroic knights, saving maidens and villagers from death and destruction. These ancient folklores and legends are drawn from across the length and breadth of the country. The fascinating descriptions of each of these ferocious animals are truly startling from their curious and terrifying appearances, to their inherent, and sometimes magical abilities. They are among the first of the ancient mythical creatures and are often referred to as beasts, monsters, demons and serpents. Such enchanting tales have been passed down over thousands of years, depicted in cave paintings, rock art, manuscripts, documents, paintings and sculptures, and preserved for the wonderment of all. Some tales have much detail and evidence attached to them, whereas for some, the details are scarce. Enjoy this comprehensive captivating catalogue of fascinating dragon legends of old England.
Literary Curiosities and Notes
Author: Alice Bertha GommePublisher:
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 368
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East Anglian, Or, Notes and Queries on Subjects Connected with the Counties of Suffolk, Cambridge, Essex and Norfolk
Author: Publisher:
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Category : Cambridgeshire (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 508
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