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Los Angeles-based comics start-up is launching the first Filipino-American comic book series focusing on Philippine mythology and folklore. https://t.co/IrqsvqeyQm

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Hans Christian Andersen - Fairy Tales Art and Illustrations Cards – Available Now to Order Here: https://t.co/9idWYg0P9y -

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Folklore tells us to always crush eggshells before throwing them out, or witches and spirits will steal them and use them as boats to sail around and cause mischief.

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A bit late to the monster girl party, but hey at least I made a manananggal from Filipino folklore. Happy Spooktober, everyone!

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Draugen is a huge, seaweed covered monster in Norwegian folklore, that was thought to be the ghost of a drowned fisherman. Draugen often appeared during storms, trying to drag the fishermen under water and drown them.


“The Sea Monster”
Theodor Kittelsen (1881)

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Every features spiderwebs. From graveyards to haunted houses we see telltale signs of venomous arachnids.
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In Ghanaian lore, the Trickster uses cunning to get his way –& his comeuppance.

https://t.co/0IBfjyDuZt

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Unintentionally just found out that kikimora is based in Slavic folklore and is a whole paralysis demon. Neat.

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Lupe Mágica is about a latin american magical girl! Full of legends and folklore, heart-touching moments and action! Deals with themes of loss, sacrifice, friendship, the weight of dreams and one's purpose in life! Currently only ins spanish. https://t.co/D5EQ1GFbAj

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In Greek tradition & folklore, kalikantzaroi are little demons deep in the Earth's underground, trying to cut the tree that holds it together.
It is believed they ascend on the surface from Christmas' Eve to Theofania Day when they return to the underground.

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In the last book I illustrated for , we traveled to death and back, via dream and nightmare. So this of the King for seems very suitable for this time of year.

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In Turkish mythology, the underground is 7 floors. The first floor smells bad. Punishment on the second floor. The third floor is for giant scorpions. Dragons live on the fourth floor. And then cannibals, evil spirits. The last floor is for the devil.

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"I'm late, I'm late for a very important date!" When Alice heard that & she saw a white rabbit dive down a rabbit hole she followed him. Lewis Carroll's tale of little girl's adventure in the underworld still captures our imagination

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The coblynau are the Welsh version of the Knockers. They are short and squat, and have trademark yellow and red spotted handkerchiefs on their heads. When not mining, they love to dance into the night. (Art: Alan Lee)

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The Cù-Sìth is a spectral hound found in the mythology of Scotland and the Hebrides. A huge dog with a shaggy, dark green coat, the creature was feared as a harbinger of death, ferrying souls to the underworld.

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The Elder is associated with Celtic faerie lands and otherworldly realms of various European traditions. It was seen as a dwelling place for spirits and favored by the Little People.
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📷 ‘Elderberry Fairy’ by Cicely Mary Barker.

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Let's go with Lampads/Lampades! In Greek Mythology, these are the nymphs of the Underworld, said to be handmaidens of Persephone and companions of Hecate, goddess of witchcraft. They were known for being a little mischievous and unpredictable! https://t.co/cNuOynY8VD

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In Greek mythology Hypnos and his brother Thanatos are the gods of sleep and death respectively. They reside in the underworld realm of Hades, Hypnos in the light and Thanatos in the dark.

🎨'Sleep & His Half-Brother Death' - John William Waterhouse, 1874.

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