Dartmoor Myths & Legends: Exploring Origins and Inspirations (PDF book)
Inside every seemingly strange story of giants, pixies, witches, dragons and big black hounds with fiery eyes, there is often a small kernel of truth.
What are the real histories or possible origins and inspirations behind the Devil at Widecombe Church, ‘Hairy Hands’, ‘Faithless Wives and Fickle Maidens of Chagford’, The Hound of the Baskervilles, Drizzlecombe Dragon, Bowerman’s Nose, Jay’s Grave – and more?
Journey across Dartmoor through its myths and legends to discover how this extraordinary living, working landscape has inspired the imagination and commanded respect from its inhabitants for over 12,000 years.
We are shaped by the land we live on and within. Consider how these stories and characters may have governed life in rural communities in the past but may also have relevance today, when so many of us are seeking a sense of belonging, understanding and (re)connection. And what are the new stories and archetypes that need to be listened to and shared?
Inside every seemingly strange story of giants, pixies, witches, dragons and big black hounds with fiery eyes, there is often a small kernel of truth.
What are the real histories or possible origins and inspirations behind the Devil at Widecombe Church, ‘Hairy Hands’, ‘Faithless Wives and Fickle Maidens of Chagford’, The Hound of the Baskervilles, Drizzlecombe Dragon, Bowerman’s Nose, Jay’s Grave – and more?
Journey across Dartmoor through its myths and legends to discover how this extraordinary living, working landscape has inspired the imagination and commanded respect from its inhabitants for over 12,000 years.
We are shaped by the land we live on and within. Consider how these stories and characters may have governed life in rural communities in the past but may also have relevance today, when so many of us are seeking a sense of belonging, understanding and (re)connection. And what are the new stories and archetypes that need to be listened to and shared?
Inside every seemingly strange story of giants, pixies, witches, dragons and big black hounds with fiery eyes, there is often a small kernel of truth.
What are the real histories or possible origins and inspirations behind the Devil at Widecombe Church, ‘Hairy Hands’, ‘Faithless Wives and Fickle Maidens of Chagford’, The Hound of the Baskervilles, Drizzlecombe Dragon, Bowerman’s Nose, Jay’s Grave – and more?
Journey across Dartmoor through its myths and legends to discover how this extraordinary living, working landscape has inspired the imagination and commanded respect from its inhabitants for over 12,000 years.
We are shaped by the land we live on and within. Consider how these stories and characters may have governed life in rural communities in the past but may also have relevance today, when so many of us are seeking a sense of belonging, understanding and (re)connection. And what are the new stories and archetypes that need to be listened to and shared?
Discover the beauty of Dartmoor in this unique digital book
Available as a downloadable PDF, this book features a fixed layout designed to preserve the integrity of its visual storytelling—no reflowing, just beautifully crafted pages exactly as intended. It includes ten well-known Dartmoor tales retold by Emma Cunis, accompanied by thoroughly researched explorations of their origins and inspirations. The book also features original illustrations by Gina Hemery and full-colour photographs of Dartmoor by Emma Cunis.
Tales included:
Giant of the Moor
Nine Dancing Maidens
Pixie Ointment
Old Crockern
Kitty Jay
The Aces Fields
Lady Howard’s Coach of Bones
Fiery Dragon at Drizzlecombe
Faithless Wives and Fickle Maidens
The Hairy Hands
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