A Dictionary of English Folklore

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Folklore & Mythology, Reference & Language, Reference
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Author: Jacqueline Simpson, Steve Roud ISBN: 9780191578526
Publisher: OUP Oxford Publication: October 9, 2003
Imprint: OUP Oxford Language: English
Author: Jacqueline Simpson, Steve Roud
ISBN: 9780191578526
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Publication: October 9, 2003
Imprint: OUP Oxford
Language: English
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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-dressing… BL Superstitions-Charms, Rainbows, Wishbones… BL Characters-Cinderella, Father Christmas, Robin Hood, Dick Whittington… BL Supernatural Beliefs-Devil's hoofprints, Fairy rings, Frog showers… BL Calendar Customs-April Fool's Day, Helston Furry Day, Valentine's Day…

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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-dressing… BL Superstitions-Charms, Rainbows, Wishbones… BL Characters-Cinderella, Father Christmas, Robin Hood, Dick Whittington… BL Supernatural Beliefs-Devil's hoofprints, Fairy rings, Frog showers… BL Calendar Customs-April Fool's Day, Helston Furry Day, Valentine's Day…

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