British folklore
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British folklore encompasses the traditional beliefs, customs, legends, and supernatural creatures native to Britain.
This includes figures like Robin Hood and King Arthur, beings such as fairies, brownies, and bogeymen, and customs surrounding standing stones, May Day, and the Green Man.
The traditions blend Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, and Norse influences: The story has roots in British folklore.
Much British folklore centers on the liminal—crossroads, twilight, midsummer—where the boundary between worlds grows thin.
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- King ArthurLegendary British sovereign
- Green ManArchitectural leaf-face motif
- Robin HoodLegendary forest-dwelling archer
- Maid MarianLegendary outlaw's romantic interest
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