Bonnie, thanks for alerting me and others Marina Warner's book No Go The Bogeyman: Scaring, Lulling and Making Mock.

I wasn't aware of that book before you mentioned it. Also, truth be told, I don't know about the Briggs Folklore Award. But, since they say that confession is good for the "soul", I feel much better now. :o

Bonnie, which Amazon page and which Mudcat link were you referring to in your 24 Jan 09 - 06:14 AM comment?