A dictionary of folklore
From dragons, fairies, giants, and trolls to Paul Bunyan, Robin Hood, and UFOs, A Dictionary of Folklore is an illuminating and comprehensive one-volume guide to the central themes and traditions of world folklore from ancient times to the present day. More than 1,000 A-to-Z entries emphasize the social and oral traditions of the British Isles, Western Europe, and North America, with selective coverage of legends and lore from Africa, India, South America, Asia, and other parts of the world. Entries include: Folkloric associations of superstitions, dreams, and myths: the evil eye, first-footing, the Fountain of Youth, and more Beliefs and remedies linked with plants, birds, and animals: dolp