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The dwarves made the gods many treasures. One of the most striking was Freya's fiery necklace, Brísingamen.
She got it in exchange for a night with each of its creators. It became so linked with her that Thor wore it to impersonate her to steal back mjolnir.
#FolkloreThursday

A woman buried her dead husband with a cockerel so that when he reached heaven's gates St Peter would see the bird and be reminded of when he denied Jesus.This would force Peter to judge leniently and admit her husband to heaven.
Moral: passive aggression pays off!
#WyrdWednesday

Attempt number 2 of drawing as an adult. My attempt at a geldmännleinchen. Lots of practice needed and techniques to learn but I don't hate it.

If a man has water-elf disease, his nails will be dark, his eyes teary and he will look down. The cure is a medicine of 19 different plants, ale and holy water and this charm sung three times:
(1/3)
#WyrdWednesday

Troll maidens can look almost identical to humans and enjoy visiting human markets, trying to blend in. Her tail can sometimes show and give her away.
If you notice let her know and she may reward you with a gift. But she may get angry if you're not discreet
#MythologyMonday

The gloson is a fearsome boar who lives in graveyards. She has burning red eyes, huge tusks and razor sharp bristles to cut you in half by running between your legs. She particularly targets those trying to do årsgång, or year walk,with the hope of seeing visions of the future.

My interview with Mark Norman from @folklorepod goes online tomorrow!
We'll be discussing his new book, yarn bombing, syrup and mills that mysteriously turn themselves round.
#Folklore #podcast

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