Sources of The Legend and Its Literature
The earliest record of this cluster of stories is said to date from the 17th century. Marc Vyvyan-Jones, with help from Roland Clare and Linda Clare, wrote (on Plough Monday 1993) a mumming-style play based on the legend. This was first performed by Rag Morris at Blaise Castle, Bristol on Saturday 20 March 1993. An anonymous poem about the giants is selectively quoted by Stewart Guy, who also gives variants of the legend and some incorrect speculations about the names.
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