PUSS IN BOOTS or the robber kitten; the most renowned animal trickster in folklore. Popularised in Perrault (1628–1703) as Le Chat Botté, in English in Mother Goose, 1780 & Blue Fairy Book, 1889. Ills. Doré c.1870; Robber Kitten card c.1887

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Hello there, I am Matthias Ursa. Matt for short.
I am a fan of mythology and folklore.
Hobbies are Dnd and playing videogames.
I also wanna share the art made by the wonderful

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kallikantzaroi
Kallikantzaroi is a mythical, malevolent goblin-like spirit of Southeastern European and Anatolian folklore.
https://t.co/OEvFoEPLQI

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The Boobrie is a malicious monster size water fowl of Scottish Highland folklore. The creature inhabits fresh water and sea lochs of Argyl. It eats fish, sheep, cattle and otters.Tales speak of the tearing apart a fisherman or sailor who try to catch it

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Hi I’m Vira, a freelance illustrator inspired by classical art, mythology and folklore. I enjoy painting weird witchy women as well as animals and plants.

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Kappduck, an evolution of Golduck.

“The mysterious gems on their head and body give them profound wisdom, and they are expert healers with a broad knowledge in medicine. Despite this, they are still feared.”

Based on the kappa from Japanese folklore.

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Jorōgumo
A fantasy imaginary art about the Jorōgumo, it's a type of yōkai, a creature, ghost, or goblin of Japanese folklore. It can shapeshift into a beautiful woman as the art shows it. https://t.co/NADypEjVPa via

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[NEW DROP] SPIRIT TOWN

Hand draw 1/1 art piece create from the passion of reading Japanese folklore. Gather all adorable Japanese Yokai in one place.

https://t.co/6x9wWcZFYC

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Our next lovely artist we're spotlighting is , a digital and traditional artist who draws BL and bishounen inspired by Japanese folklore. You can find originals, prints, merch and more in their shop: https://t.co/pTyAEdqHOB

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“14” tells the story of a human who mysteriously discovers a 13th floor in his building and finds himself in the middle of a storytelling session among different mythological creatures of Philippine folklore.

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Some 2 year old edits of Yako as Daki and yassified Tsuchigumori as Lady Muzan🥀🕸🕷
(I like the idea of renaming them into Inari and Jorogumo in these forms because of Japanese folklore.)

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Commission for Ravenclaw105 on DeviantArt of Vielfrass, a legendary Pokemon from his fan-made Pokemon Saturn game that I got to design!

Vielfrass is based on the Wolpertinger, a creature from Bavarian folklore.

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Huldra is a seductive forest creature found in Scandinavian folklore. Her name derives from a root word meaning covered or secret.

The Ethereals Collection
RT and ❤️ on https://t.co/oyDaULqqku

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Philippines Manananggal & Aswang

This creature is a vampiric female shapeshifter of Filipino folklore. (It’s debated whether or not she’s considered a type of aswang, which is a shapeshifting evil spirit, or if they’re just similar. Aswang are typically male.) 🧵👇🏼

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🎨 🎨 'Diverse pleasures' has been extended to 8 June due to the bank holiday closure. The show draws on subjects related to nature, spirituality, landscape, ancient artefacts, personal narrative, witchcraft and folklore.⁠ Don't miss it!
Find out more: https://t.co/SD0xxmYr10

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This illustration for shows the story of fisherman Jean Falla, who fell-foul of the local witches. One of six stamps commemorating Guernsey’s witchcraft folklore.

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The Vale of Wales Ch 12 Pg 60; Ellyllon are one of the subspecies of Fae in Welsh folklore. They're often associated w/ foxgloves & toadstools. Their Queen is said to be Mabb, & in Welsh fairytales, Puck is their King & presides over Faerie Meetings.

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🎨 Just a short time left to see the 'Diverse pleasures' exhibition at the ARB, it ends on 3 June!⁠
⁠The show draws on themes related to nature, spirituality, landscape, ancient artefacts, personal narrative, witchcraft and folklore.⁠
Find out more: https://t.co/CBfWuIFxnf

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Here's a commission I made based on the Nandi Bear, a hyena bear hybrid cryptid from East African folklore.

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Uno de los fenomenos naturales que más me han fascinado siempre han sido lo anillos o corros de hadas (a veces también llamados corros, anillos y círculos de brujas). Una formación circular de hongos que, aunque tiene su explicación natural, también posee un gran folklore.

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