Church Curiosities - Strange Objects and Bizarre Legends

Zusatztext A valuable and fascinating read. Informationen zum Autor David Castleton Klappentext In churches and cathedrals across Britain, tucked away among ordinary items such as pews, screens and pulpits, sit a plethora of fascinating and unexpected objects. From dragon-slaying spears and the ribs of monstrous cows, to pagan altars, reindeer horns and mummified skulls, these curiosities have intrigued generations of visitors. In this captivating history, David Castleton explores this fascinating world of lepers' squints, pancake bells, virgin garlands and sanctuary knockers, and unravels the tales, legends and folkloric ceremonies that lay behind these charming and often deeply unusual artefacts. Zusammenfassung In churches and cathedrals across Britain, tucked away among ordinary items such as pews, screens and pulpits, sit a plethora of fascinating and unexpected objects. From dragon-slaying spears and the ribs of monstrous cows, to pagan altars, reindeer horns and mummified skulls, these curiosities have intrigued generations of visitors. In this captivating history, David Castleton explores this fascinating world of lepers' squints, pancake bells, virgin garlands and sanctuary knockers, and unravels the tales, legends and folkloric ceremonies that lay behind these charming and often deeply unusual artefacts. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Standing Stones, Runes and Pagan Altars Legendary Skulls, Strange Remains and Weird Repositories Giants' Graves, Odd Epitaphs and Resurrection Men Mysterious Crypts, Secret Tunnels and Macabre Effigies Holy Wells, Sacred Eels and Saints' Skulls Odd Artefacts and Strange Ceremonies An Emporium of Oddities Further Reading Index

Product details

• Authors: David Castleton, Castleton David
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2021
• EAN: 9781784424442
• ISBN: 978-1-78442-444-2
• No. of pages: 96
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 210 mm x 5 mm
• Series: Shire Library
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Book trade, library system; History, FICTION / Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, RELIGION / Christianity / Anglican, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, RELIGION / Christian Church / History, RELIGION / Christianity / Episcopalian, History of Religion, Folklore, myths & legends, History of Architecture, Church history, Anglican and Episcopalian Churches, Anglican & Episcopalian Churches, Church of England, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology)