Jerry Bird

Songs from the Magical Tradition makes no assertions other than the fact that there is a very strong element of supernatural magic contained within a substantial part of the Britsh folk song tradition. Ancient tunes and lyrics that transcend time have a meaning and significance that has hardly been guessed at till now. Jerry shows us the history and interpretation of the lovely old music that we all share. Songs from the Magical Tradition presents an anthology of songs, along with extensive notes on their historical context, imagery, and possible origins. No firm conclusions are drawn, and the reader is left to decide for themselves how relevant the songs might be in the wider contexts of paganism and magic.

Дата выхода: январь 2012

In Edwardian England many hitherto obscure sites of antiquarian interest became popular with a newly mobile population. These images from Jerry Bird`s unique collection of picture-postcards date from that time, when stories concerning druids, faeries, witches and giants were still told about the menhirs, stone circles, chromlechs, caves, gorges, crags and tors that adorn our countryside. This collection, categorized by folklore and enhanced with lively and scholarly commentary, includes many lesser-known sites. With the added bonus of map references and directions, the book is ideal for the modern-day antiquary or pilgrim who wishes to connect with England`s ancestral `ancient stones`.

Дата выхода: январь 2011