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Tag: Celtic folklore

Posted on July 20, 2017February 22, 2018 by Olga · 13 Comments

Enchanted by the stream.

There is one stream there, I know, black and strong which crosses the path. That you should neither drink of, nor bathe in; for I have heard that it carries enchantment and a great drowsiness and forgetfulness.

(Hobbit, p. 155) Read more

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