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#SuperstitionSat
In Ireland it is unlucky to cut down a lone hawthorn tree. The tree is considered sacred and thought to be a secret meeting place for the “wee folk” or fairies. Leaving a small offering there ensures good fortune from the fairies in return.
🎨Cicely Mary Barker
#AdaLovelaceDay Today marks #ALD an international celebration of women’s achievements in science, technology, engineering & maths held annually. Ada Lovelace was one of the first to publish a computer program, and then was largely snubbed & forgotten for a 100 years. #WomenInSTEM
#FairyTaleTuesday In Slavic myth Leshy, a forest guardian whose temperament blows hot & cold, is a shapeshifting trickster. Known for leading astray unwary travellers, abducting naughty children & unbaptised babies. However make him laugh & he’ll warm to you.
#31DaysOfHalloween
@geonelroma @effiekalom Grazie George! Vi auguro sia una bella giornata che un benedetto fine settimana.
#FaustianFriday
"My father, my father, he seizes me fast,
Full sorely the Erl-King has hurt me at last."—Goethe
The Erlkonig by Schubert
#31DaysOfHalloween
🎨Ludwig Ferdinand Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Moritz von Schwind, Albert Sterner
https://t.co/4hUbyDoYlA via @YouTube
@AudryRibka @be1t2h @RosaTrunk Good afternoon Ribka. I hope you’re having a lovely day, as I ease myself into mine. Happy Friday and a wonderful weekend to all here.
In Greek Mythology Nike is the winged goddess of speed, strength & victory. When soldiers went out to battle they would invoke the goddess and make an offering to or sacrifice for her. She was also a great mediator between mortals and the gods.
#FolkloreThursday