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The Alkha is a Siberian monster, an enormous dragon-like creature responsible for causing eclipses by trying to eat the sun and moon: look closely & you can see its bite marks on the latter. It also enjoys snacking on human hair. #FolkloreThursday
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It is prudent to tickle a newborn's nose with pepper as soon as possible—for babies aren't safe from the fairies until after their first sneeze. #FolkloreThursday
Art: Brian Froud
🎉 Happy Birthday 🎉

"But, my dear," the Crone whispers in your ear, "it's the things that seem impossible that are the most satisfying."

Also, if you don't make your bed in the morning you won't finish your work for the day &
Hold your breath when you pass a graveyard ... which was challenging when stuck in traffic
#FolkloreThursday

When the Sun used to live as a man among the San of the Kalahari the world was dark. When he lifted his arms bright light escaped from his armpits. Eventually he was flung into the sky & now lights the entire world. #FolkloreThursday
Brian Froud Illustration

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Before you start building a new home, put a pile of rocks or stakes at the potential corners. If you return & the markers are disturbed, pick a different site; the fairies aren't happy. They may even move your stakes to the spot they'd prefer. #FolkloreThursday
Art: Alan Lee

Owarete mo, Isoganu furi no Chocho kana!
[Ah, the butterfly! Even when chased, it never has the air of being in a hurry.]
Art: Ohara Koson
Taken from Kwaidan by Lafcadio Hearn https://t.co/E9fdh0wAh1
#FolkloreThursday

After 2 weeks of multiple health screens and asking everyone to quarantine, I surprised my closest inner circle with a trip to a private island where we could pretend things were normal just for a brief moment in time
(I apologize; I had to.)

Greek myth claims the Typhon wins the prize for biggest monster. Not hard to believe with Gaia for a mother and a reputed 100 heads.
His mate Echidna is a half human/half serpent people-eater.
The happy couple produced many notorious children.
#mythologymonday