A dictionary of English folklore

@inproceedings{Simpson2000ADO,
  title={A dictionary of English folklore},
  author={Jacqueline C. Simpson and Steve Roud},
  year={2000}
}
Alfred the Great astrology Babes in the Wood brownies changelings Devil's Hoofprints eenie, meenie minie moe football Grimm brothers Hag-riding Jenny Greenteeth ladybirds Mr Fox nosebleeds otherworld Phantom coach/ship Rollright Stones Skillywidden turnip lanterns v-sign wishbone. (Part contents.) 
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A dictionary of English folklore by Simpson , Jacqueline , Roud . English folklore is the folk tradition which has developed in England over a