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Enjoyed the ‘Woodlands Dark’ documentary but my mind was blown how ‘Sleepy Hollow’ got around 30 seconds screen time. A folk horror which has multiple variations around the world and acts as such a pivotal foundation to countless other folk horror stories/films

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The crocus was dedicated to St Valentine and ought to bloom on his day.


📷 PD

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The tradition that birds pair off today seems to be the true origin of Day – & nothing to do with the two Saints of that name:
‘Oft have I heard both youths & virgins say,
Birds choose their mates & couple too, today.'
(Herrick, 1648)

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Boc, the little dragon, is lost again – this time in the imaginary lands of Wales. Go in search of her in the World of the Mabinogion, Cantre'r Gwaelod, The Fairy Kingdom, the Monster Zoo... and much more!

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A tale from the Solway Firth of a mermaid who fell in love with a sailor whom she rescued when his ship ran aground.
She slipped a gold ring on his finger and promised to return to him, but after many years, he died, alone.


art: Arthur Rackham

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ROSE⚘
..the red rose, or the colour red, signifies love and romance. "Rose", the anagram of Eros, the Greek god of love, It was he, that lit the flame of love in the hearts of gods and men, armed with a bow and arrow, or a flaming torch..

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Q: Do you have any Godly OC's?

Zakra & Tazuki are Kitsune Yokai based from Japanese folklore.

Linda's other half is a Demonic Demigod Spirit that wants to destroy humanity, but ended up becoming their guardian because a human change her view on mortals and their society.

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Folklore Warriors '98 is a Manga that i did for the SilentMangaAward 14. And won a Excellence Runner-Up. 🏆🎌

All these characters are inspired by a legit Brazilian foklore creature/ mythos, and the designs are made to remind the concepts of a 90's Arcade Fighting Games. 🕹️

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I want to introduce to all of you another Japanese-based folklore OC, her name is Zakra Izumi.

She's Tazuki Matsubara's partner, and she's also a Kitsune like him, as well.

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Just sent 'Of Myths and Mothers' to print!
Folklore and futurism: these stories will make you see accepted customs in a new light and fill you with wonder, as the best stories do.

https://t.co/09thXUA6hd

Join us in person on Fri 25 March https://t.co/d9I0NCPo83

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Merrow in Irish folklore are similar to mermaids, seducing their prey into following them into the sea with their song. However in some Irish stories there are romantic tales of them transforming into humans to marry.



🖼Alice Alinari, Unsplash

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thumbnail sketching for my capstone art project on mythology about the afterlife. im coming up with visual interpretations of the naihe bridge bc ancient Chinese Taoist folklore is rlly interesting

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【Hyakki Yagyo (百鬼夜行)】
"One of the most significant folklore in Japan is the Hyakki Yagyo, otherwise known as the night parade of one hundred demons."
[Japanese Art Culture No. 334 (Ⅰ)]


《Web》https://t.co/7X6cCX2DZq

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Folklore Warriors '98 is a Manga that i did for the SilentMangaAward 14. And won a Excellence Runner-Up. 🏆🎌

All these characters are inspired by a legit Brazilian foklore creature/ mythos, and the designs are made to remind the concepts of a 90's Arcade Fighting Games. 🕹️🇧🇷

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Ummm ok TEMPORARY pinned post.. My name is Viltė, I’m from Lithuania ‘n I create art and ocs based around my culture’s folklore and mythology
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I’m a huge fan of baltic and slavic cultures in particular and like to sprinkle in Eastern European motives into my work

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"The púca, pooka, phouka is primarily a creature of Celtic folklore. Considered to be bringers both of good and bad fortune, they could help or hinder rural and marine communities. Púcaí can have dark or white fur or hair."

Art by:Eoghan Kerrigan

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My contribution to Codex Obscurus titled "The Witching Tree". A book of witch lore and stories from . I'm glad I got to be a part of it. Colored pencil on acetate.

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LEANAN-SIDHE The Irish life-giving fairy who inspires poets and singers, as opposed to the BAN-SIDHE who foretells death (Lady Wilde, Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms & Superstitions of Ireland,1887) Image: Brian Froud

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-"Drude" is a kind of witch in German folklore associated with dreams.
Drude were said to participate in the Wild Hunt and were considered a particular class of demon in Alfonso de Spina's hierarchy.

🎨"Nachtmahr"(Night-mare) by Johann Heinrich(1802)


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