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Yule is a time filled with frightening folklore- possibly none more scary than some Sami tales of the Stalo, a giant creature who eats people and children.

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The answer to this week's on is:

Devil (lived backwards)

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In Cumbrian folklore, a Bargest is a frightening spirit which has the power of foretelling death. It generally appears in the form of a large black dog. A strike from it's paw leaves a wound that never heals

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Manananggal is a mythical creature in the Philippines, described as scary and often hideous, usually depicted as female. It is said to prey on sleeping, pregnant women, sucking their blood or the hearts of fetuses. It also haunts newlyweds or couples in love.

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Aldar Kose is a famous figure in Kazakhstan folktale, depicted as a sly, clever, mischievous, but kind man. In various stories, he uses his cleverness to outwit greedy and evil Khans, in order to assist the weak and poor people who are made to suffer by them.

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12 created, with their personal style, a visual interpretation of the traditional cards that integrate "La There are 648 unique art pieces as a result, a celebration of Mexican and Latinamerican folklore

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Today's theme is Villains and Antiheroes to celebrate Krampusnacht! For those who don't know, Krampus is a Christmas being in Alpine folklore sent to punish wicked children 🎄

Art by Nathan Spoor and Adrian Valdez

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In Polish lore, Turoń is a bovine creature who visits houses during a Yuletide festival. He playfully causes havoc in the home and is given alcohol in exchange for the fertility he bestows on inhabitants via a poke of his horn.

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Folklore Thursday - Nidhogg. In Norse mythology, it's a dragon/serpent who gnaws at the root of the world tree, Tggdrasil.

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Y Ladi Wen is an apparition in Welsh mythology, she is commonly seen at Hollantide Calan Gaeaf. Often characterised as a terrifying ghost she is often evoked to warn children about bad behaviour

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Many characters who are cast as villains simply expose the weaknesses in the relationships and values of the heroes in order to sow chaos, such as Eris with the golden apple.

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theme today is villains so I thought I should bring up one of those tricky characters that acts as a villain and a hero? Efnisien; violent, emotional and prideful commits disturbing & horrifying atrocities but ultimately sacrifices himself in service to others.

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Iron crone - in Belarusian folklore, is a terrible undersized toad-like old woman, with an iron tits and an iron hook, with which she grabs naughty children. Lives in old wells, in fields and vegetable gardens.

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The most ancient of trees, the symbolises death & but also the rebirth of light at the It is Old Magic, dark dreams, otherworld journeys & connection to ancestors. It is perseverance leading to transformation & renewal. Img: CMB

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Aswang is a creature with various forms such as vampire and wolf that live in cemeteries She gains power at night and escapes from the light but comes to the city to hunt. Its prey is baby in the pregnant mothers's womb and she is the cause of miscarriage

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