Folklore in the English and Scottish Ballads Click to buy Folklore in the English and Scottish Ballads This is a comprehensive exploration of the significance of frequent but seemingly irrelevant events and customs mentioned in traditional songs and ballads, enabling us to better understand the hidden meanings inherent in these ancient tales. For our ancestors the world was imbued with magic - and certain acts and correspondences could be used to initiate that power... for good or ill. When these correspondences are taken into account they bring the old tales alive. This scholarly work introduces the beliefs and customs inherent in our rich heritage
of British folk ballads
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