ley line

ley line

English Noun
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Definition

A supposed alignment of ancient sacred sites, such as megalith structures, along straight lines of mystical power.

Etymology

From ley (“meadow”) + line. Coined by archaeologist Alfred Watkins, who believed that the toponyms ley, lea and leigh indicated Neolithic paths.

Example Sentences

  • "Glastonbury had long been associated with myths of ancient kings, witchcraft, ley-lines and wart curing[.]"
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