Earth, Air, Fire, Water: Pre-Christian and Pagan Elements in British Songs, Rhymes and Ballads

by Robin Skelton, Margaret Blackwood

An anthology of both traditional poems and well-known compositions, which retain traces of the old, pre-Christian religion which is essentially the worship of the goddess and her consort as well as witchcraft, traditional nature magic spells, pagan festivals and figures.

Genres: Poetry, Nonfiction, Folklore

352 pages, Paperback

First published March 5, 1991

About the author

Robin Skelton was a writer and poet. He also wrote as Georges Zuk.

Reviews

[GORDON · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful collection of Pre and non Christian elements in British songs and rhymes that go far past the Kiplingesque materials generally in circulation.