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It was believed that if a married couple both ate the small violet star-shaped flowers of the same periwinkle plant they would continue to love each other. This plant was also known as ‘Sorcerer’s Violet’ & used against the evil eye. It is mildly poisonous

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The fairy king and queen appear to be deeply in love in this brilliant work of art by an unknown artist.💞

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In Medieval Provence, the idea of Courtly Love started a long tradition of love Poetry, often celebrating an idealised & unattainable object of their desires.Troubadours serending a man's lover; various couples courting; troubadours at court.

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With Valentine’s Day fast approaching my thoughts turn to the tragic tale of Rhys and Meinir .A cautionary tale that will make you reconsider any Romantic traditions that you have ? Enjoy

https://t.co/7yZ9k8xQFN

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The tradition that birds pair off on Feb 14 seems to be the true origin of Valentine's Day - and nothing to do with saints:

‘Oft have I heard both youths & virgins say,
Birds choose their mates & couple too, today.'
(Herrick, 1648)

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The wild pansy was turned into Love in-Idleness when Cupid misfired his arrow & imbued its juice with erotic love. Since then the juice has been used as a love potion, most famously in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The flower is also known as Heartsease. Img: CMB

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1950's black market of photomontage romantic cards from Russia.

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Meadow Elves (1850) by Nils Blommér (Sweden, 1816-1853). National Museum of Fine Arts (Sweden).

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Ynglinga Saga is the first section of Snorri Sturluson’s Heimskringla and it tells the legendary history of the ancient kings of Sweden, tracing their origins back to the gods themselves. 🖼 Hugo Hamilton

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Greek goddess Venus sends her son Cupid to punish the lovely mortal Psyche, yet Cupid is smitten with Psyche and defies Venus's orders. This tale depicts how mortals & gods both suffer, where spite sours their dreams,how only love & trust entangles the soul.

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Today’s prompt is folktales and fairy stories! I decided to go with The Snow Queen, which is one I’ve always really liked the idea of. Don’t drop troll mirrors from high altitudes kids, or this could happen to you.

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I think maps are natural storytellers all by themselves!
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Does anyone else endlessly peer at story maps finding yourself lost for a while to other worlds?

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Farewell, friends! I’ve enjoyed spending time with you today. This is Crystal signing off. will join on at 6:30 BST for today’s last session. Love this: “Stories are a communal currency of humanity,” ~ Tahir Shah. (Image: R. Doyle)

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A Chamorro/Chamoru tale for

Chaife & The Escaped Soul:

Every culture has their own personification of death/ruler of the underworld

Ours is Chaife, the God of the Underworld, who lives in Sasalåguan (it means "Hell" in Chamorro) which is located in a volcano

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For Fairytale lovers, this book consists of eight individual tales, but when read altogether also reads as one complete story.

https://t.co/m5z1WroB5J

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Fairy, also spelled faerie or faery, a mythical being of folklore and romance usually having magic powers and dwelling on earth in close relationship with humans.

📷The Yew Fairy by Cicely Mary Barker.

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Hello again, This is Crystal signing on as your next host. Thanks to our previous host for sharing all your wonderful stories and lore. This week’s theme is favourite folktales and fairy tales! Tweet your hearts out! (Image: W.J. Morgan)

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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a epic poem about bravery, honor, romance - and beheading.
Originally a 14th century Middle English poem, this tale has kept alive by language scholars, novelists, and recently the script writers of "Adventure Time" a cartoon.

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When a prostitute dies before being able to buy her freedom, her clothes r donated to a temple in exchange for a funeral and prayers. However, if the woman is still owed money from her clients, her spirit might reanimate her kimono, becoming a Kosode No Te.

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