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
Fun Facts about Hera!!!
1) Hera was as an independent goddess before the Greeks gave up trying to suppress her cults and married her off to Zeus, conquering both the land of Greece and a woman-centered religion. #FolkloreThursday
Illustration from HanieMohd
Long rumoured to possess magical properties in addition to being rare, in the time of King Louis the IX women were forbidden to wear diamonds, even queens, until courtesan Agnès Sorel broke the taboo centuries later.
Portrait by Jean Fouquet
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Witches are said to be partial to Elder trees, often hiding their offspring beneath them. The progeny then mature into Holdikens: worms, bees, caterpillars, and butterflies that aid their parent witches in mischief.
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Witches are said to be partial to Elder trees, often hiding their offspring beneath them. The mischievous progeny then mature into Holdikens: worms, bees, caterpillars, and butterflies that aid their parent witches in mischief.
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There is more to look forward to than to be afraid of.
(Art:Sabin Balasa)
The hippocampus (also the name for a coiled part of the human brain--thank psych. degree ) are part horse/ part fish seas creatures credited w/ pulling Neptune's chariot & perhaps also providing transport for common merfolk.
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Illustrations: Ari Berk
The unanswered riddle featured in Alice in Wonderland & The Last Unicorn:
How is a raven like a writing desk?
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Illustration: John James Audubon
Did anyone else come up with their own solution? Mine was ...
The 1st rule of the Eleusinian Mysteries? Don’t talk about them... but it’s believed the secretive ancient Greek cult let most anyone attempt initiation. Those who passed enjoyed a 9-day party-The Greater Mysteries-w/ singing, dancing & sacrifices, to celebrate. #FolkloreThursday
A swallow symbolizes a safe journey home—why their images are such popular pendants and tattoos for travelers, especailly sailors.
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Artist: John Bauer