A Dictionary of Folklore (Facts on File Library of World Literature) - Hardcover

More than 1,000 A-to-Z entries emphasize the central themes and traditions of world folklore from ancient times to the present day. Entries include: -- Folkloric associations of superstitions, dreams, and myths -- Beliefs and remedies linked with herbs, birds, and animals -- Popular heroes and folkloric characters, including Charlemagne, Paul Bunyan, Don Juan, Hiawatha, and Merlin -- Fabulous beasts and beings, including dragons, elves, fairies, giants, and mermaids -- Customs, rituals, and festivals surrounding such events as birth, marriage, and death -- Folkloric origins of nursery rhymes, proverbs, and sayings.

David Pickering is an experienced freelance writer and editor, specialising in compiling arts and general reference books. His most recent credits as author and editor have included The Cassell Dictionary of Witchcraft (1996) and The Cassell Companion to Twentieth-century Music (1997). He lives in Buckingham with his wife and two sons.