Does anyone know of more songs like "John Barleycorn" that have roots in very old and dark rituals? The songs that fascinate me are those which use psychically potent symbols to describe long-celebrated traditions. They can stand on their own merits as appealing songs and reveal their origins when one knows the meaning of the symbols or keywords-if you get my meaning. I know there is a live thread called "Pagan/Folk/Earth Music Research Project" and some of those entries are good, but I am just interested in the songs. Also, it would be a great help to know where I could hear them. Maybe it is just the season of shadows approaching. . .