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4 illustrations from my series of

It has been fun to re-interpret these creatures, who, although they've yet to be proven by science, are fascinating parts of worldwide myth & folk tales

Pictured: Jersey Devil, Mothman, Loch Ness Monster, Chupacabra

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Cassandra befriended foxes. She had hair made of wildfire, said to burn any man who dared touch it. Only the bravest tried & immediately were turned to ash. Until one day, Cassandra fell in & invited one man to come closer...
Evelyn De Morgan

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2020-07-09

The pimpernel plant's flower is said to forecast the weather; when wide open in the morning, it should be a fine day, but if the petals are closed, it indicates rain due. The herb's also said to ward off deceivers.


by P. Klincksieck, 1894

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In Wales it was thought that whirlwinds were caused by eagles flapping their wings over the mountains.

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Brigid's day represents Goddess of Spring taking over from Cailleach goddess of winter. If Cailleach intends to make winter last a longer, she will make sure the weather is sunny, so she can gather firewood to keep herself warm during winter.

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In Slavic and Eastern Orthodox Tradition it is believed that on St. Elijah's day (20th of July) he thunders with his chariot of fire in the skies bringing at times violent storms and punishing those caught doing labours especially in the fields.

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Anyone familiar with the Fachan from Scottish mythology? He's featured in my current WIP, a children's fantasy novel, but all I've found on him so far is a general description of his appearance and a not-very-detailed account of his personality.

Thanks!

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2020-07-09

“Pimpernel, pimpernel, tell me true,
Whether the weather will be fine or no…”

The scarlet pimpernel, known as “the poor man’s weatherglass”.
Its star-like red flowers open for sunny days and close for rainy days. Flowering now until August.
(🎨 C M Barker)

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Akashita is a appearing as a dark cloud with sharp claws, a beast's face & long red tongue. If rice farmers divert & steal water from neighbours during droughts, akashita punishes them by draining their water & snatching them with its long red tongue.

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Spriggans are the mischievous ghosts of giants, prevalent in Cornwall, often calling up foul winds and tempests to blight crops & disturb fishing ventures.
Troll-like in appearance, turning your clothing inside out is one way to ward off an unwanted Spriggan.

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In Ibaraki prefecture, Japan there is a known as hiyoribo who summons the sun and ensures good weather. It lives in the mountains & is only visible on sunny days. It is believed to be a variant of the Chinese weather spirit hiderigami.

Art: Matthew Meyer.

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Here's my short thread on myths in 🎨Jane Brideson 🌈⛅️🌧️⛈️☃️❄️☔️ https://t.co/GCKjnYe6oz

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Yuki-onna (Snow Lady) is a Japanese yurei (ghost) who appears as a beautiful woman during snowstorms, often without legs, drifting across the the snow. One glance at her can cripple you & if you look at her she’ll suck the life from you via your mouth.

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Isis with her plumed bow..
Goddess of the Rainbow

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This week's theme is weather folklore for day! Here's hoping for sun come Wednesday and not a storm like this one! (Image: Ludolf Bakhuizen)

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I heard that this was about plants!
In English and Scandinavian folklore, the Elder Mother was said to guard the elder trees.
In other stories, a farmer takes a branch from an elder tree and later sees a witch with a bandaged arm.

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2020-07-03

“For don’t you see
A spotted thrush,
One thrush or two,
Or even three,
In every laden elder-tree?
They pull and lug,
They flap and push,
They peck and tug
To strip the bush;
They have forsaken
Snail and slug;
Unseen I watch them, safe and snug!”

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Some say it is perilous to sleep under a fig tree, as lore tells of a nun's spectre appearing, proffering a dagger and asking "How will you take the knife"? Answer "by the blade", it will pierce your heart, but "by the handle" will bestow you with untold fortune

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2020-07-02

That's it for another legendary 🐉

Today's theme was folklore of Herbs, Plants and Flowers! Several grimoire additions for all you witchy people 😅 I might try to see some ghosts this week, as well, so no judging! Until next time 🌻

W.H. Margetson 1914

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The Virgin Mary is sometimes pictured holding a red carnation. According to tradition, when she wept during the Crucifixion, red carnations grew where her tears landed.

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