That's ideal, Mark, many thanks.
I've been forwarding these emails to Jane Alexander who tells me that they are
proving really helpful, so thanks to all those who have contributed. More
please!
Katy
Mark Valentine wrote:
> 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
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> 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
> >
> > --
> > Katy Jordan
> > Faculty Librarian, Engineering & Design
> > Library & Learning Centre
> > University of Bath
> > BATH BA2 7AY
> > Tel: 01225-826826 X5612
> > -------------------------------------------
> > http://www.bath.ac.uk/~liskmj/home.htm
> > -------------------------------------------
> >
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Katy Jordan
Faculty Librarian, Engineering & Design
Library & Learning Centre
University of Bath
BATH BA2 7AY
Tel: 01225-826826 X5612
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