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A Homeric Hymn to Hermes describes the birth of Apollo & his theft of that god's sacred cattle. 🐄 Hermes, a god "of many shifts", is associated with cunning & thievery, but he's also a bringer of dreams, invented the lyre, as well as racing & wrestling. #MythologyMonday

The Ladyslipper orchid (Moccasin flower) is a North American woodland #wildflower, named for their resemblance to soft shoes. An Ojibwe First Nation legend tells us of a girl's act of bravery to save her family, leading to this flower's appearance in the world. #FolkloreThursday

The Other Side of the Sun, Fairy Stories
By Evelyn Sharp
Illustrated By Nellie Syrett, 1900
(Public domain)
#illustrations #fairytale

Isis was first mentioned in the Old Kingdom of Egypt (c. 2686–2181 BCE). As one of the main characters of the Osiris #myth, she resurrects her slain husband, & is considered a divine mother figure. Her maternal aid was invoked in healing spells for all people. #FairyTaleTuesday

Circe is an enchantress in Greek mythology. Daughter of the god Helios & the goddess Hecate, she was renowned for her vast knowledge of potions & herbs. Along with a magic wand or staff, she would transform her enemies, or those who offended her, into animals. #FairyTaleTuesday

"Here was a gentleman of Normandy:
I've seen myself, and served against, the French,
And they can well on horseback: but this gallant
Had witchcraft in 't"

Hamlet - Act IV. Sc. vii
#ShakespeareSunday

Various species of mythical headless men were rumoured, in antiquity & later, to inhabit remote parts of the world. Described as lacking a head, their facial features were on their chest, & first described as inhabitants of ancient Libya or along the Nile. #FaustianFriday

Folklorists like the Brothers Grimm, Andrew Lang, & Madame d'Aulnoy were #writers (modern scribes) who collected #fairytales from the oral tradition & compiled, or retold tales from the original collectors. ✍️ What a gift for us all! #FolkloreThursday https://t.co/M7w5KW1igW

The Queen of Elphame/Elf hame, (associated with Morgan le Fey & Mab), rules over Fairyland. She's beautiful, seductive, & deadly. This fairy queen is said to pay a tithe to Hell every seven years. ⌛️ Her abducted mortal lovers often provide this sacrifice.
#FaustianFriday

#BadParentingIn5WordsOrLess
Never read them Fairy Tales.