Standing stones, fairy caves, holy wells and enchanted woodlands – this illustrated volume presents 650 sites with connections to Britain’s folklore. Introductory notes to topics including creation stories, Celtic saints, mythical creatures and places of healing are followed by a summary of each location, organized by region, and coordinates and OS grid references for the site itself, a trailhead or car park.
This richly illustrated guide to 650 places will appeal to those who want to explore Britain's lost animist landscape of fairies, folklore, myth and paganism. Discover pre-Christian healing shrines and Norse mythology. Learn where rock, water and hill spirits come alive, and their meaning for our ancestors, and for us today.
> Where to find sites associated with fairies, mermaids, dragons, giants and other mythological beings
> Places featured in the stories of King Arthur, Merlin and the Celtic Saints
> Creation stories, spirits in the stone and entrances to the Otherworld
> Places of healing, divination and wish-making
> Secret shrines, sacred sites and ancient rituals
> The Goddess in the land
> Norse gods and mythology
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