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Myths and Legends
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Local myths and legends were amplified by romantics
of the past. However, the memory of the Cornish folk is very
long, and some things are still remembered in Cornwall that
have been forgotten elsewhere. For example, the other inhabitants
that share the land with us are remembered. Pixies, the farmers
called them. For the miner they were the Knockers. Deep underground
you hear many strange noises. Perhaps it is a knocker working
a rich lode, his knocking giving you a clue which way to go.
Or perhaps it is water dripping into a long forgotten shaft. |
When
you visit Geevor and are taken into the old mine, Wheal Mexico,
listen carefully, you never know what you may hear!
Photo
courtesy Amanda Fraser
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