The Folk Lore of the Isle of Man: Being an Account of its Myths, Legends, Superstitions, Customs and Proverbs Contributor(s): Moore, A. W. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0766188280 ISBN-13: 9780766188280 Publisher: Kessinger Publishing OUR PRICE: $23.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2004 Annotation: 1891. Contents: Myths Connected with the Legendary History of the Isle of Man; Hagiological and Mytho-Historical Legends; Fairies and Familiar Spirits; Hobgoblins, Monsters, Giants, Mermaids, Apparitions; Magic, Witchcraft; Customs and Superstitions Connected with the Seasons; Superstitions Connected with the Sun, Animals, Trees, Plants, Sacred Edifices; Customs and Superstitions Connected with Birth, Marriage and Death; Customs Formerly Enforced by Law; and Proverbs and Sayings. |
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BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Folklore & Mythology - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social - Social Science | Anthropology - Physical |
Physical Information: 0.45" H x 7.5" W x 9.25" (0.82 lbs) 212 pages |
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