The Stations of the Sun: A History of the Ritual Year in Britain

by Ronald Hutton

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From the twelve days of Christmas to the Spring traditions of Valentine, Shrovetide, and Easter eggs, through May Day revels and Midsummer fires, and on to the waning of the year, Harvest Home, and Hallowe'en; Ronald Hutton takes us on a fascinating journey through the ritual year in Britain.
His comprehensive study covers all the British Isles and the whole sweep of history from the earliest written records to the present day. Great and lesser,...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0198205708

ISBN13:9780198205708

Release Date:August 1996

Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA

Length:576 Pages

Weight:2.35 lbs.

Dimensions:1.4" x 6.4" x 9.4"

Related Subjects

Customs & Traditions England Europe Folklore History Holidays Mythology & Folk Tales Politics & Social Sciences Rites & Ceremonies Social Science Social Sciences Textbooks Worship & Devotion

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