John Barleycorn – it’s a name that has for centuries appeared in lore and in song often with one caveat: he must die. While the 16th-century British folk narrative has ties to the region’s ancient lore, the exact origins of “John Barleycorn” are unknown. The character has been passed down time and again with a […]
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