The Glastonbury Thorn in Vernacular Christianity and Popular Tradition

This article considers the most famous English sacred tree, the Glastonbury Thorn, which has a special place in vernacular Christianity and popular folklore. It was part of the pilgrimage site at Glastonbury during the Middle Ages and after the Reformation, Puritan soldiers chopped it down during th...

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Main Author: Cusack, Carole M. 1962- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Equinox Publ. 2018
In: Journal for the study of religion, nature and culture
Year: 2018, Volume: 12, Issue: 3, Pages: 307-326
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