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Markhor; the goat of the North, and the cattle of the fairies. #MythologyMonday

The Pakistani “churail” dwells in all places abandoned or unpopulated - mountains, in graveyards, or under trees. The witch has backwards-pointing feet, and may take the form of a beautiful woman to lure men to their deaths. #FairyTaleTuesday

In Azerbaijan and Turkey, Al Ana is famous for her wrath and anger, who dwells in thickets near the rivers, lakes, and streams.
She seizes human infants soon after they were conceived and supplants them with her kids, known as foundlings or changelings.

Kidnapped to the lands of Kif, Prince Behram falls in love with the fairy queen, Gul bano, and best friends with Deo Safeyd. A wedding, mutiny, war and victory follow as they travel to each other’s realms. #FairyTaleTuesday
#fairytales #folktales #legends #myths
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Layla Majnun, ill-fated lovers as pictured in Arabic, Persian, Mughal, and Turkish art.
#FairyTaleTuesday

Sassi, the princess of Bhambor, who set off on a journey across the desert from Sindh to Balochistan to meet her beloved, the prince of Kech, Punnun. She died on her way. When Punnun found her grave, it opened for him, the the two were united in death forever. #FairyTaleTuesday

Meet the witch, looking for man, the Pichal Peri. She targets men venturing in woods after dusk.
She may appear as beautiful maiden, or as a demonic, long faced hunchback with messy hair that covers her face. Her toes are where her heels should be & vice versa.

The Azdhar are large, winged serpents with golden manes like lions, who protect treasures and devour warriors. But the warrior could counter the azhdaar by holding his sword above his head with the tip of the blade in one hand and the hilt in the other to tear its fish-like mouth

Wishing you all a very happy new year, full of mystic castles, magical creatures, and beautiful stories from fantasy worlds❤️

We have a new story for you, Prince Behram and his fairy bride, Gul Bano. An unexpected, rather peculiar friendship, and a fleeting romance in lands beyond our world. Happy reading❤️ #Pakistan #KPK #Folklore #Culture #Heritage #EverydayLore #FolkloreThursday #FairytaleTuesday