Twilight of the Godlings : The Shadowy Beginnings of Britain's Supernatural Beings - Hardcover

Throughout the recorded history of Britain, belief in earthbound spirits presiding over nature, the home, and human destiny has been a feature of successive cultures. From the localised deities of Britannia to the Anglo-Saxons' elves and the fairies of late medieval England, Britain's godlings have populated a shadowy, secretive realm of ritual and belief running parallel to authorised religion. Twilight of the Godlings delves deep into the elusive history of these supernatural beings, tracing their evolution from the pre-Roman Iron Age to the end of the Middle Ages.

Key Highlights:

• Challenges accreted cultural assumptions about godlings, including the cherished idea that these folkloric creatures are the decayed remnants of pagan gods and goddesses.
• Explores Britain's 'small gods' as part of a popular religiosity influenced by classical learning.
• Offers a bold, revisionist perspective on the island's most mysterious mythical inhabitants.

This exciting book presents a new way of understanding these supernatural beings, making it an essential read for anyone fascinated by Britain's rich and complex history of folklore and belief systems.