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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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This week's theme is children's and sayings!
(We're not sharing virus lore this week, to make sure those impacted can enjoy it too. Thanks folks 🙃)

(Image from Nursery Rhymes by Edward Cogger)

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Nursery rhyme scamps Jack & Jill may have origins in a Scandanavian myth of Hjuki & Bil. Kidnapped by Moon to be its children, they can still be seen there, carrying their bucket. As they climb the hill, moon waxes, as they fall down, it wanes...

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Though not much, I want to do my bit for anyone self-isolating or feeling generally anxious right now so I'm offering digital copies of my unholy trinity of horror graphic novellas, Malevolents, The Eyrie & Hallows Fell free on Amazon for the next week, enjoy!

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Good morning, Thanks to , this is here now for more and sayings!
(Quick reminder: we're not sharing any virus lore today, thanks folks🙃)
(Image: Little Miss Muffet, WW Denslow)

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“She sells seashells on the seashore
The shells she sells are seashells, I'm sure
So if she sells seashells on the seashore
Then I'm sure she sells seashore shells”

Tongue twister referencing palaeontologist Mary Anning

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Remembering Hilda Boswell (1903-1975) illustrator of The Treasury of Nursery Rhymes & other children’s books. Working in watercolours, she brought to life with lively characters often wearing delightful period costumes.

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Glorious springtime tomorrow!🥀🌺🌿🐦
For a little sanity, tomorrow Radio 4 will be 'Celebrating Winter Becoming Spring' with interludes of poetry from 12.18pm https://t.co/Mf7lqbZpkh
(🎨 B Powell, Blossoms of the fruit tree: Nature through the seasons)

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The King of Hearts
Called for the tarts,
And beat the Knave full sore;
The Knave of Hearts
Brought back the tarts,
And vowed he’d steal no more.

The Knave of Hearts (1901) illustrations by William Wallace Denslow. Wikimedia Commons. 🥧2/3

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The woodpigeon has a distinctive coo. Across England children came up with various different interpretations of what the pigeons were saying. Some thought it was ‘Oh Betty, my sore toe’ and others ‘Take two cows Taffy’.

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