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fitzcoraldo Apr 3, 2003 13:58:28

Replying to BrigantesNation

Just for your interest. There are at least 4 different worm legends associated with County Durham.
The Lambton Worm
The Laidley Worm of Spindleston
The Pollard Worm
The Sockburn Worm.

Confusingly, the pollard Worm is often depicted as an enormous Boar (no comments please!).

FourWinds Apr 3, 2003 14:16:54

Replying to fitzcoraldo

Not a problem really. There is Black Pig's Dyke in Ireland that has wormy myths attached in some parts.

Anyway, a pig is just a snake with a snout, trotters, warm blood, the inability to swim, a curly tail and an unforked tongue. If you squint at one you'll see the relationship.