Myths Of Great Britain.

[Rodinus]

Some of our Rogue members may have read my tales regarding the Last Witch of Underhill called Peggy Powler.
I've mentioned it a couple of times, but due to other connections to the bare-footed sorceress name's origins, I will relate it
once more. But the yarn below holds the diadem of not only being true, it nudges to the reader that linkages can take one
into realms never mused on when first setting foot on the track of investigation.

Wikipedia would tell you, 'Peg Powler' is a water-spirit that is supposed to dwell in England's North-East River Tees, a place
close to my current abode. Accused of the usual tricks performed by river-hags, Peg Powler will snatch children who stray
too-close to the fast-running waters or the slow deeper parts of the river.

Folklore says this weed-festooned harridan has a sister or daughter who lurks in a tributary of the Tees called Nanny Powler.
If true, this aquatic kiddie-grabbing relative is now waiting for her prey only a hundred feet from where I type as I can see the
River Skerne from the roof of Boy In A Dress' garden shed!...

Ey up lad?

So you live next to the mucky Skerne?

Although I was brought up in Harrogate I was born at Greenbanks hospital in Darlington...