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The kyrkogrim is the Swedish variant of the English church grim: an animal that was buried alive beneath a church’s foundation and that subsequently wakes up from the dead each night to creep around the grounds and spook off ne’er-do-wells.

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Before deciding on a location, put a pile of rocks or stakes at a home's potential corners. If you return & the markers are disturbed, pick a new site; the fairies aren't happy. They may even move your stakes to the spot they'd prefer you build on. Art: Alan Lee

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Let's talk of serious matters: in the early 19th century the Islands were still in fear of the - an utterly disgusting monster like a giant flayed horse & rider - (pic by Joan Llopis Domenech) + https://t.co/rl8Lz2xKf0

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Happy (Mount Olympus, Giulio Romano)

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In Swiss folklore, Jack o' the bowl is a helpful house spirit, often found at farms. In return for a bowl of sweet cream left out for him each night, he would lead cows to graze in places considered dangerous to humans, but none of the cows ever suffered injury.#FolkloreThursday

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Just remember, Rapunzel was locked in her tower for most of her life, and she got her prince at the end of it.

An unmerciful sorceress, a forbidden tower in a forest and a beautiful girl with hair as fine as spun gold https://t.co/enQPxpSMiK

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In medieval Wallachia and Transylvania it was believed that every house had a guardian snake near the foundation and was said that killing it would bring the imminent death of a member of the household.

Jan von Goyen (1633) Peasant Huts with a Sweep Well

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Helpful house spirits well known to country folk and witches include hobs, brownies and gnomes (favouring the garden)! Some of us still cultivate their friendship, though we should think of them as co-workers not domestic servants! And gift them milk and honey!

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The Celtic Goddess Brighid (Bride, Brigantia) is Protectress of the home, Guardian of the hearth fire, Her protective solar cross often hung in houses, even today, in Ireland. Though in the minds of many She has been demoted to a Saint, She is no less loved!

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In European folklore, the kotihaltia is a kind of house gnome said to live in a barn or attic, looking out for and protecting the family that lives there. When in a good mood, they are helpful. When in a rotten mood, tricks unfold. (Image: Arthur Rackham)

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“In they also believe that priests, if they are willing, can conjure storms by employing prayers and exorcisms.” - Lambert d'Aubert de Résie



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Sequestered in our separate garrets, sheds and jazz lounges, we learn the story of King Bladud. Bladud was a daredevil, a leper, an assistant pig farmer and founder of the city of Bath. Now that's a portfolio career.
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Witches' Sabbath (1798) by Spanish Painter Francisco Goya, with the devil incarnated as a crowned goat surrounded by a coven of witches, young and old, and being offered a child for either initiation or for feasting.

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It's and we should talk about the a huge inspiration for and for thousands of years. A true terror for any hero to face.

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It’s been fun and games today, I’m glad to have spent this time with you. This is Crystal of getting ready to sign off But please don’t go too far. The one and only will be with you at 6:30 GMT. Be well! (Image: Ethel Spowers)

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Epona, is the Mare goddess in the nursery rhyme 'Ride a Cock Horse to Banbury Cross.’ Known as Rhiannon, she represents the rebirth of light. Is in song “Rhiannon rings like a bell through the night and Wouldn't you love to love her?”

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The association of rabbits and hares with spring equinox and Easter is a simple one: they breed prolifically and are therefore a powerful symbol of fertility. The Earth's regenerative power is great; Her fecundity is giving. She is being reborn all around us.

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Some lovely images from the Illustrated Book of Nursery Rhymes by Volland Popular Editions, 1921 - illustrations by Frederick Richardson (1862 - 1937)

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For a post about children's rhyming games and their love of rhyme and rhythm: Clapping to Poetry! https://t.co/sfrnuCuisN

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"Heid me or hang me,
that shall never fear me,
I will burn Auchindoun,
though the life leaves me."

Auchindoun Castle, burnt by the Macintosh clan as vengeance for the burning of Corgarff Castle, was remembered in the folk song "The Burning of Auchindoun."

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