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English folklore consists of the myths and legends of England, including the region's mythical creatures, traditional recipes, urban legends, proverbs, superstitions, dance, balladry, and folktales that have been passed down through generations, reflecting the cultural heritage of the country.
English mythology is the collection of myths that have emerged throughout the history of England, sometimes being elaborated upon by successive generations, and at other times being rejected and replaced by other explanatory narratives.
England portal Subcategories. This category has the following 13 subcategories, out of 13 total. ... Brag (folklore) Brownie (folklore) Bugbear; C. Christchurch ...
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Spring-heeled Jack is an entity in English folklore of the Victorian era. The first claimed sighting of Spring-heeled Jack was in 1837. [1] Later sightings were reported all over the United Kingdom and were especially prevalent in suburban London, the Midlands and Scotland. [2] There are many theories about the nature and identity of Spring ...
The right half of the front panel of the 7th-century Franks Casket, depicting the Anglo-Saxon (and wider Germanic) legend of Wayland the Smith. Anglo-Saxon paganism, sometimes termed Anglo-Saxon heathenism, Anglo-Saxon pre-Christian religion, Anglo-Saxon traditional religion, or Anglo-Saxon polytheism refers to the religious beliefs and practices followed by the Anglo-Saxons between the 5th ...
The Gytrash (or Guytrash) is a black dog and death omen of Northern England that haunts solitary ways and also takes the form of a horse, mule and cow. It was popularised in folklore by its mention in the novel Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë. [24] [78]
British folklore includes topics such as the region's legends, ... (1966) Folktales of England. Routledge. Woolf, Jo. Britain's Trees: A Treasury of Traditions ...