Although solid historical evidence for
them is slight and only emerges at widely diverse times and in widely diverse
places, it would appear that such beliefs were tied to ancient fertility practices and
cults that thrived in the countryside throughout the Middle Ages. I, too, am keen to
hear from those who "know better" about this fascinating phenomenon.
Cheers,
Jim Bugslag
Respondeo:Fascinating! The things people get up to!
Bill.