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Author Stewart, R. J., 1949-

Title Where is Saint George? : pagan imagery in English folksong / Bob Stewart
Published Bradford-on-Avon [Eng.] : Moonraker Press, 1977

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Description 138 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Contents Introduction -- The tradition: The Cutty Wren ;The two brothers ; Edward -- The sacrificial rite: The two magicians ; Bruton Town ; The three butchers -- Songs not magical -- Who is Saint George? -- The keys of heaven -- Musical considerations -- The survival of pagan cults -- Where from here? -- Appendix of songs
Notes American ed. published under title: Pagan imagery in English folksong
Includes index
Bibliography Bibliography: pages 133-134
Subject Folk music -- England -- History and criticism.
Folk songs, English -- History and criticism.
Folk songs, English -- England -- History and criticism.
Folklore -- England.
Paganism.
LC no. 77369927
ISBN 0239001699
Other Titles Pagan imagery in English folksong
OTHER TI Pagan imagery in English folksong