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Medusa by Maximilian Pirner (Czech, 1853-1924). Those who gazed upon her face would turn to stone.

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2019-11-11

Mount Killaraus, (sometimes identified with Uisnech, sacred centre of Ireland), was said to be the source of Stonehenge. Geoffrey of Monmouth says Merlin magically exported a stone circle, the Giant’s Round, from there to Mount Ambrius to honour slain warriors.

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2019-11-04

In Norse mythology, Álfheimr is where the light-elves live, way up in the highest echelons of the world. It’s part of the "Nine Worlds" that give sense to the universe. (Image: Nils Blommér)

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2019-11-04

After the French Revolution, Medusa was used as a popular emblem of Jacobinism and was often displayed as a figure of "French Liberty." This was in opposition to "English Liberty," which was personified by Athena (whose shield bore Medusa's head).

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2019-11-04

Hello again myth lovers! This week's theme is fabled places and landscapes. What unique, unusual, bizarre, or mystical places exist or were thought to exist? Remember to use the hashtag for RTs. See you tomorrow!

Image: Public domain

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2019-11-03

At the time of the Greek tragedians, Hekate became associated with witchcraft and death. She was said to wander about with the souls of the dead, with her arrival announced by the whining and howling of dogs. (Image: William Blake)

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2019-10-29

Cerridwen, an enchantress from Welsh mythology, is the stirrer of the cauldron of poetic inspiration. Goddess, mother, shapeshifter, she symbolizes rebirth and transformation.

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2019-10-28

Valkyrie, in Norse mythology, are a host of beautiful maidens attendant upon Odin who bring the souls of slain warriors chosen by Odin or Tyr to Valhalla and there wait upon them.
Img: ER Hughes.

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2019-10-21

In Greek mythology, Charon is the ferryman of Hades who conveys souls of the newly deceased across the rivers Styx & Acheron that separated the world of the living from that of the dead. It was customary to pay a coin for safe passage.
🎨Jose Benlliure

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2019-10-21



In Irish mythology, Fionnula was the daughter of Lir of the Tuatha Dé Danann. She and her 3 brothers were changed into swans by her jealous stepmother, Aoife, and condemned to wander the lakes and rivers of Ireland for 900 years.
Img Kate Bedell

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2019-10-14

Illustrations by Canadian artist Jillian Tamaki for IRISH MYTHS AND LEGENDS by Lady Augusta Gregory (1852-1932), Irish dramatist, folklorist, theatre manager who co-founded the Abbey & Irish Literary Theatres with William Butler Yeats & Edward Martyn

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2019-10-14

At Samhain, Fand flying as a sea bird with her sister Lí Ban when Cú Chulainn threw stones at them! Return as otherworldly women & beat him with horsewhips until he fell ill & bed bound for year! Eventually recovers & agrees to help her fight! Even become lovers!

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2019-10-14

Nicneven is a Queen of the Fairies in Scottish folklore. In Ireland and Scotland, "the Feile na Marbh", (the “festival of the dead”) took place on Samhain. The name Nicneven was used among others to identify the Scottish Witch Goddess of Samhain.

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2019-10-14

From the trickster Loki came his ghastly daughter Hel. Hel had a gloomy appearance; half decayed & the other-half frightening. Showing that she represented both sides of all spectrums. Ruling over the Underworld, it was her job to determine the fate of each soul.

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2019-10-07

The terrifying Nuckelavee plagued the Orkney Islands. With a large head, a single eye and large wide mouth, its long arms reached the ground and the torso was fused onto a horse. Although from the sea, it blighted crops, killed livestock and spread disease.

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2019-10-07

In Greek mythology Lamia was Zeus’ mistress, Hera enraged at the betrayal transformed Lamia’s children into monsters. Grief-stricken, Lamia devours any child she finds. Latterly the notion of Lamia has shifted to a sultry seductress of young men.
🎨 JWWaterhouse

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2019-10-07

Ukko ("old man") was a god of the sky, weather, & crops. The Finnish word for thunder, "ukkonen" (little Ukko), is derived from his name. In the Kalevala he is also called "ylijumala" (overgod, Supreme God), as he is the god of things of the sky. - 🎨 R. Ekman

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2019-09-30

Fortune telling rhymes based on the weekday of birth originated in England from the 16th century. Many superstitions existed regarding the days of the week. The fortunes, personalities & temperaments of children were considered regulated by their day of birth.

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2019-09-30

Hashtags to follow if you want a bit more magic in your life:



Also, check out these profiles for current hashtags:
(#GothicFairies)
(#FiendsAndGhouls)
Very happy to hear of anything I've missed.#ff

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2019-09-20

For my Hush deep sea, 2013, 213x147cm. A young restless girl trying to sleep on a sea serpent in the depths of a turbulent sea.

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2019-09-17