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Since ancient times, red, the warmest of hues, was the color of life and intense emotions. In some Slavic languages, red can replace the words beautiful, splendid, and colorful. Red has also been used to protect against diseases and evil. #FolkloreThursday (Img: Arthur Rackham)
In the Balkans, vampire pumpkins are harvested rather quickly. Apparently, if they sit on the ground too long, they go a little stir crazy and attack people in their houses at night. (Img: "The Vampire", by Edvard Munch) #plants #FolkloreThursday