The Gyro: The Giantess who Lived a Thousand Years

Ragnhild Ljosland

The Gyro: The Giantess who Lived a Thousand Years

Ragnhild Ljosland

Publikation: Article

Abstract

This paper links the Papa Westray (Orkney) fire festival Gyro Nights to the North Atlantic folklore of the ogresses Gryla and Gygra, and the associated community drama traditions.

Originalsprache	English
Seiten (von - bis)	131-135
Seitenumfang	5
Fachzeitschrift	Snæ
Jahrgang	1
Ausgabenummer	1
Publikationsstatus	Published - Feb. 2012
Veranstaltung	Papay Gyro Nights - Papa Westray, United Kingdom Dauer: 14 Feb. 2011 → 20 Feb. 2011

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The Gyro: The Giantess who Lived a Thousand Years

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