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

#Cupid is classically regarded as the chubby son of Venus & Mars; child of Love & War. But before that, he was Eros. The archaic duality in poetry. Represented as a gorgeous immortal, irresistible to both humans & gods. The #love trickster of passion & desire! #FolkloreThursday

Another one of my favorite #Tales is 'The Emperor's New Clothes.' Where a pompous King believes he is parading around the finest material; invisible to all who are stupid or incompetent. When actually, he is the naked fool.#FolkloreThursday #NationalStorytellingWeek2021

The #FairyTale Diamonds & Toads. Where a magical crone bestows jewels &roses to fall from the mouth of a kind daughter when she speaks. When the favored daughter tries to find the same luck, she is cursed by her own cruelty, to have toads &vipers fall from hers! #FairyTaleTuesday

In Ojibwe lore, Memegwaans are tiny humanoids who are terrified of adults; vanishing if they see one. However, they #love human #children. Helping any children who are upset, injured, scared, or lonely; protecting them until help arrives. #FolkloreThursday #ChildrensDay2020

The Knockers or Tommyknockers, (aka Cousin Jacks) are underground spirits of the mines. Referring to the knocking on the walls before cave-ins. 2ft tall creatures, warning the miners of impending danger. But also known to steal unattended tools or left out food. #FolkloreThursday

Ignoring her parents' severe warnings, a defiant girl went to see the #witch, Frau Trude(#43). "I have been waiting for you. Light the way for me now!" With that, she turned the girl into a block of wood & threw her into the fire, until she was thoroughly aglow! #FairyTaleTuesday

The lore of Perchta has changed throughout Germanic lore. In current culture, Perchta is portrayed as a "rewarder of the generous & punisher of the bad." Doled out by scooping her victim's insides, ripping out the intestines & stuffing them back up with trash! #FolkloreThursday

According to Ojibwe #lore, Memegwaans is a mini humanoid who is terrified of adult humans; disappearing if they see one. However, they have a love for human children. Helping any child who is upset, injured, scared, or lonely; protecting them until help arrives. #FolkloreThursday

To the Ancient Aztecs, Chaneques were tiny humanoid creatures, protecting nature. Attacking intruders with fright, so the soul would leave the body! If the victim didn't recover their soul in a specific ritual, they would die & the soul would be forever trapped! #FolkloreThursday

Huldufólk (hidden people or hidden ones) are invisible & peaceful creatures who live among the nature of Iceland. Huldufólk is an euphemism for elves, for you should never call them by name! They are know to help adventurers, especially if one is close to death. #folklorethursday