English antiquarianism, archaeology, folklore

Thomas Dudley Fosbroke

1770 – 1842

Thomas Dudley Fosbroke (1770–1842) was an English clergyman and antiquary best remembered for his encyclopaedic survey of classical and medieval antiquities published in 1824. His comprehensive documentation of ancient customs, rituals, and material culture made his work a standard reference for those studying the symbolic and ceremonial dimensions of the ancient world.

folk divinationClassical mythologyFolk MagicEuropean folkloreWestern / English AntiquarianClassical heroesritual documentationAmulets and charmsHistoryAntiquarianismClassical scholarshipFolklore & Superstition

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