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#SuperstitionSat While primarily a patron of goldsmiths, St. Eloy is also associated with farriers. Legend says he was having trouble shoeing a particularly difficult horse, so he simply popped the horse's leg off, put on the shoe, and then reattached it.
#FolkloreThursday The coblynau are the Welsh version of the Knockers. They are short and squat, and have trademark yellow and red spotted handkerchiefs on their heads. When not mining, they love to dance into the night. (Art: Alan Lee)
#FolkloreThursday The seas around Iceland are home to the Ilhveli, or evil whales. 10 species in all, they have names like "red-crest" and "horse-whale" and "sword-whale," they attack both humans and normal, benevolent whales. Even their flesh is poisonous.
#FolkloreThursday Hilali performers are Egyptian storytellers who recite the Sirat Bani Hilal, an epic poem about the migration of the Arab Hilal tribe and their conquest of North Africa. Taking years of training, they were once in demand for social events but are now endangered
#FolkloreThursday The Fenodree is a Manx Faerie of the brownie type. Known for being a skillful mower, he carries out a variety of tasks. Naked and covered with hair, he was originally a fair courtier cursed with ugliness and hard labor for bad behavior at court.
#FolkloreThursday Hilali performers are Egyptian storytellers who recite the Sirat Bani Hilal, an epic poem about the migration of the Arab Hilal tribe and their conquest of North Africa. Taking years of training, they were once in demand for social events but are now endangered