I remember when I lived in Clitheroe about ten years ago the River Ribble
was said to claim a life every seven years, and I'm pretty sure this legend
was mentioned in the local paper, the Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, every
time someone was drowned - which, in fact, seemed to be more often than
seven years.
Mark
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From: Katy Jordan <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2001 9:39 AM
Subject: [Fwd: hungry rivers]
> 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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> Katy Jordan
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> Library & Learning Centre
> University of Bath
> BATH BA2 7AY
> Tel: 01225-826826 X5612
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