@civilwarbore It's called Pagan Survivals, Superstitions and Popular Cultures by Bernadette Filotas.
@civilwarbore very true. folk traditions tend to last longer in countryside. A great one is the cult of St Guinefort. He was a dog.
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@AdmiralHip Sid was almost named Guinefort, as a matter of fact! - End of conversation
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@civilwarbore it was a cult from the 13th century, but definitely pagan roots. The Church was PISSED. But that cult existed for 600 years -
@AdmiralHip dogs are very much associated w a couple Celtic gods--Nodens, who appeared to be a healer, always had a dog. - Show replies
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