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The seas around Iceland are home to the Ilhveli, or evil whales. 10 species in all, they have names like "red-crest" and "horse-whale" and "sword-whale," they attack both humans and normal, benevolent whales. Even their flesh is poisonous.

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Pirates practiced gay marriage through a practice called "matelotage". In 17th & 18th c. society, two men could join into matelotage, share all their plunder, and even receive death benefits! Pirate mates exchanged gold rings & lived together.

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Minish are smol and cute creatures that are only visible to well behaved children.

They are based of Korpokkur, a race of small people from the Folklore of the Ainu people, that inhabited northern Japan a long time ago.

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The Orca is said to protect those who travel away from home, and lead them back when the time comes.

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"When Enki set sail...against the lord a storm...arose...The waves at the bow of the boat rose to devour the lord like wolves and the waves at the stern of the boat were attacking Enki like a lion..." Eeee what? Animal calendar markers... https://t.co/LWe0Slnytn

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Online Talk: Dr Sam George, Dark Folklore: A journey into the Botanical Gothic https://t.co/MTH4OLMAVy

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Female Mary Read gained fame and notoriety when she and Anne Bonny were convicted of piracy and sentenced to hang alongside infamous pirate Calico Jack. Both women gained a stay of execution by claiming they were in child. https://t.co/2ru8pM9SLc

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St. Elmo's Fire is a weather phenomenon that occurs when a large amount of atmospheric electricity is present, usually before or after a thunder storm. It was thought to be good omen by men at sea, a sign of God's protection.

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japanese folklore more like chad lore
look at the balls on this fella

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Don’t turn anything upside down – it will capsize the ship
Don’t mention certain things or words such as ‘drown’
Don’t mention the name of a ship which has been lost
Nail a horseshoe to the mast
Decorating with flowers adds luck.#folklorethursday

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In maritime lore a sea monster, the Kraken is said to lie at the bottom of the sea. Only surfacing in search of food or if disturbed. By wrapping its huge tentacles it is able to capture whole ship, pulling them down into the depths of the sea.
🎨Russell Marks

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The myth of pirates shouldering parrots has been upheld in classics such as Treasure Island. Yet there is truth behind the lore, as many ship inventories and journals include exotic birds, which could command a high price back home in Europe.

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The eerie blue glow of St Elmo’s fire was once considered pirate lore, but became a sign of luck and protection from harm, for all sailors caught in a storm.
“A ghostly flame which danced among our sails [..] When he appears, there can be no danger" ~Columbus

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Hey there !
I'm the author of "The Diaries of Cornelius Yeast"
Come join an acient congregation studying folklore and creatures around the world.
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Hey there !
I'm the author of "The Diaries of Cornelius Yeast"
Come join an acient congregation studying folklore and creatures around the world.
Take a look here.
https://t.co/EevJLSCfAf

All links here:
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Hey there !
I'm the author of "The Diaries of Cornelius Yeast"
Come join an acient congregation studying folklore and creatures around the world.
Take a look here.
https://t.co/EevJLSCfAf

All links here:
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Ellen, Folklore (PS3).

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