Post by lorna on Sept 14, 2014 18:34:38 GMT -1
Hi everyone,
As Brython's aims are: “To research, recover and redistribute to the best of our knowledge and wisdom the native British pre-Christian Spirituality, as evidenced by historical sources and personal experiences, to trace its influence and expression into later times and to explore its application and relevance to life in the modern world”
I was thinking that a couple of the articles I have written on local legends may be of interest (for those who haven't already read them on TDN).
Penwortham Fairy Funeral - 'Penwortham Fairy Funeral is a legend based around Castle Hill, a site of religious and formerly military importance in my home town. The first part of this article presents the original version and its later developments in the context of their placement in the landscape. The second will discuss its origin and meaning within the context of British foklore.' lornasmithers.wordpress.com/2014/03/01/penwortham-fairy-funeral-part-one/
The Black Dog of Preston: 'I have recently been researching the legend of the black dog of Preston. The process has led me on a journey through the places it is associated with and their history. It has also brought me to consider the meaning and origin of its roles as a harbinger of death and guardian of the town’s gates.' lornasmithers.wordpress.com/2014/08/31/the-black-dog-of-preston/
As Brython's aims are: “To research, recover and redistribute to the best of our knowledge and wisdom the native British pre-Christian Spirituality, as evidenced by historical sources and personal experiences, to trace its influence and expression into later times and to explore its application and relevance to life in the modern world”
I was thinking that a couple of the articles I have written on local legends may be of interest (for those who haven't already read them on TDN).
Penwortham Fairy Funeral - 'Penwortham Fairy Funeral is a legend based around Castle Hill, a site of religious and formerly military importance in my home town. The first part of this article presents the original version and its later developments in the context of their placement in the landscape. The second will discuss its origin and meaning within the context of British foklore.' lornasmithers.wordpress.com/2014/03/01/penwortham-fairy-funeral-part-one/
The Black Dog of Preston: 'I have recently been researching the legend of the black dog of Preston. The process has led me on a journey through the places it is associated with and their history. It has also brought me to consider the meaning and origin of its roles as a harbinger of death and guardian of the town’s gates.' lornasmithers.wordpress.com/2014/08/31/the-black-dog-of-preston/