I've just had this enquiry, and wonder whether any list-members can help with
it. Does anyone have present-day examples of belief in hungry rivers? See
Jane's email below for more details.
Please reply to the list as I for one want to see what we can come up with for
this one! But as Jane isn't a list-member, please 'reply all' so she gets to
see the answers too.
Katy
Jane Alexander wrote:
> Dear Katie
> I am researching a feature on the concept of "hungry rivers" - rivers which
> demand a sacrifice (human or animal) either yearly or less frequently.
> I have found several references to old beliefs and folklore but ideally
> hope to find people who believe in this idea and maybe have some direct
> experience - ie a near escape, know of people who were "taken".
> Can you help at all? I would be very grateful for any suggestions as to
> where to look!
>
> All best wishes
> Jane Alexander
> for Adrian Tierney-Jones
> Jane Alexander
>
> See my website at www.smudging.com
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University of Bath
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