Rag Trees, Blessed Fish and Blind Horses: Some Traditions around Holy Wells in Ireland
Ireland has at least 3,000 wells that are, or were at least up until recently, looked upon as holy or blessed.
Ireland has at least 3,000 wells that are, or were at least up until recently, looked upon as holy or blessed.
David Castleton explores a curious local tradition in Glentham, Lincolnshire, which seems to merge folkloric traditions with Christian rituals.
Many folkloric traditions and folktales in Lancashire have their origins in Nordic customs and beliefs.
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