Earth rites: fertility practices in pre-industrial Britain

by Janet Bord

Other authorsColin Bord
Paper Book, 1982

Status

Available

Call number

392

Tags

British Folklore, British Isles, Folklore, Fertility, Earth Mother, Bibliography, Morris Dancing, Standing Stones

Genres

Collection

In Storage

Publication

London : Granada, 1982

Description

In this fully illustrated book, author Janet and Colin Bord reveal how our ancestors learnt to channel the Earth's energies to the good of the entire planet - and call fro an urgent return to a time of harmony between man and Earth.

Subjects

Fertility cults Great Britain History

Language

English

Physical description

xiv, 273 p.; 20 cm

ISBN

0586084525 / 9780586084526

Local notes

FB Pages loose, spine reglued. Former owner's name in pencil: Victoria

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