Author Betsy Cole (#Published #Fantasy #writer)さんのイラストまとめ

The #unlucky number 13 can be traced back to Norse Myth; where Loki crashed a dinner party of the gods. He was the uninvited 13th guest & the god Balder was killed as a result. Since then, it is said that if 13 guests are seated for dinner, one of them will die. #FolkloreThursday

In Orkney Lore, Finfolk were dark, shape-shifting Sorcerers that lived in a luxurious city under the #Sea, called Finfolkaheem. It is said, they would abduct humans; taking them for a husband/wife; transforming them to forever live in their Undersea Realm. #Folklorethursday

Every culture has a rabbit-god & they’re nearly always trickster spirits. How interesting that today should link the trickster spirit of April Fool's Day & #Easter: Originally honoring the goddess, Ēostre; who was often accompanied by a rabbit-spirit. #Folklore #folklorethursday

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In Greek & Latin #Myth, The Nymph is regarded as a divine spirit, animating #Nature. Nymphs are depicted as beautiful maidens who love to dance & sing. They are often identified with a woodland location; and typically bound to the land they inhabit. #FolkloreThursday

Whenever I think of fortune, I think of the trickster Leprechaun. Legend has it, they find buried gold coins & store them in a pot; hidden at the end of a rainbow. If a human catches one, they grant 3 wishes. But be careful, they will use your greed against you! #FolkloreThursday

A few of my favorite fierce ladies, were Pirates; Anne Bonny, Mary Read, & Ching Shih (1st female Pirate Lord) These bold & adventurous #women left behind the stereotypes of the 18th century & successfully joined the Golden Age of Piracy! #FolkloreThursday #WomensHistoryMonth

It is important to have Faerie sanctuaries in your #Garden. They are said to provide the essential link between the energy of the sun and plants. Leave a corner of your garden wild & uncultivated for them. Garden Faeries enjoy tiny gifts of glittering treasures. #FolkloreThursday

The #Garden Gnome is a helpful member of the fae. They love small buried treasures & provide protection over minerals underground. They bring good luck to any garden. But the best part is, when the sun goes down, Gnomes come alive at night to work in the garden! #FolkloreThursday

In Welsh Lore, the Bwbachod is a household spirit who assists with domestic chores. They are fast & efficient, but very destructive when offended! They detest ministers & people who don't drink. Like most Faerie Folk, they will take payment for work, in cream. #FolkloreThursday