· The only paperback dictionary to focus specifically on English Folklore · 1,250 entries covering oral and performance genres, supernatural and superstitious beliefs, and calendar customs · Find out why certain customs exist and the histories behind them · The authors are highly respected in their field · Entertaining and informative · Bibliographical references to over 350 resources · Contents Entries include: Adders, astrology; brownies; changelings; Devil's Hoofprints; football; Grimm brothers; Hag-riding; Jenny Greenteeth; ladybirds; Mr Fox; nosebleeds; Phantom coach/ship; Rollright Stones; Seven Whistlers; Tooth fairy; V-sign; wishbone.