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Gordafarid is a woman warrior in the Persian epic poem The Shahnameh, described as "a lion eager for battle." She delays enemy troops marching on Persia by riding out to meet them, roaring, "Where are your heroes, your warriors, your tried & tested chieftains?" #FairyTaleTuesday

In the Chinese tale "Li Chi Slays the Serpent," a serpent terrorizes a village into feeding him a maiden once a year in exchange for their safety. A girl volunteers to be the sacrifice, then pulls out a sword & slays the serpent with help from her hunting dog. #FairyTaleTuesday

The Skogsrå ("forest nymph" or "mistress of the forest"), a mythical creature in Swedish myth, looks like a beautiful woman, except she has a tail & her back is hollow, decaying, or covered in tree bark. She lures men into the forest, & they're never seen again. #WyrdWednesday

In old Irish legend, the warrior Oisín falls in love with Niamh of the Golden Hair, & lives with her in Tir na nÓg, the Land of Youth, for over 300 years. Homesick, he decides to return to Ireland. Once his feet touch the ground, he rapidly ages into an old man. #FairyTaleTuesday

"The Snowman" by Hans Christian Andersen—a tale of a snowman falling in love with a stove—is believed to be inspired by the author's two-year love affair with ballet dancer Harald Scharff. Andersen's attempts to rekindle the relationship were unsuccessful. #FairyTaleTuesday

Hans Christian Andersen was bullied for his looks as a child, & speculated to be an illegitimate son of a prince. These factors are believed to have inspired "The Ugly Duckling," a tale in which a duckling deemed ugly discovers he's been a swan the whole time. #FairyTaleTuesday

Scholars have speculated that the titular character of "The Snow Queen" was based on Hans Christian Anderson's unrequited love, Swedish opera singer Jenny Lind. The portrayal of the Queen as cold-hearted & malevolent could be inspired by Lind rejecting him. #FairyTaleTuesday

The constellation Lepus was named for the Latin word for hare. It's located below the constellation Orion, which was named for the hunter in Greek mythology. Orion has been depicted pursuing Lepus with his hunting dogs, Canis Major & Canis Minor. #FolkloreSunday

In Hindu myth, a makara (meaning "water monster" or "sea dragon") is some combination of fish or seal with a stag, deer, or elephant. They ferry the river goddess Ganga & the sea god Varuna across water, & guard entrances to throne rooms & temples. #WyrdWednesday

Irish warrior hero & demigod Cú Chulainn is known for his ríastrad, meaning his transformation into a savage beast, triggered by the heat of battle. When possessed of this supernatural rage, he kills indiscriminately, massacring friend & foe alike. #MythologyMonday