Traditions, Superstitions and Folk-lore / (Chiefly Lancashire and the North of England:) Their Affinity to Others in Widely-Distributed Localities; Their Eastern Origin and Mythical Significance.

by Charles Hardwick

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Contents

1. Preface
2. Chapter I. The Early Inhabitants of Lancashire and the Neighbouring Counties, and Remains of Their Mythology and Local Nomenclature
3. Chapter II. Fire or Sun Worship and Its Attendant Superstitions
4. Chapter III. Christmas and Yule-Tide Superstitions and Observances
5. Chapter IV. Easter Superstitions and Ceremonies
6. Chapter V. May-Day Ceremonies and Superstitions
7. Chapter VI. Witchcraft
8. Chapter VII. Fairies and Boggarts
9. Chapter VIII. Fern-Seed and St. John's-Wort Superstitions
10. Chapter IX. The Spectre Huntsman and the Furious Host
11. Chapter X. Giants, Mythical and Otherwise
12. Chapter XI. Were-Wolves and the Transmigration of Souls
13. Chapter XII. Sacred and Ominous Birds, Etc
14. Chapter XIII. The Divining or "Wish"-Rod, and Superstitions Respecting Trees and Plants
15. Chapter XIV. Well Worship and Superstitions Connected with Water
16. Conclusion

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