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In the now extinct Japanese wolf features as okuri-okami (or sending off wolf) who trails closely behind travellers, appearing to be sending them on their way and even guiding them to their destination safely. However, there's a catch...

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on This is Richard Doyle's "Water-Lilies and Water Fairies." What does this sort of thing say about the Victorian psyche? Simon Cooke finds something "curiously disturbing" in it! See https://t.co/J0IefzSZde

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2021-04-22

The Thracian mares were a herd of man-eating horses in Greek mythology. They were said to be uncontrollable but I'd like to imagine them being riden into battle by the Amazons.

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2021-04-22

The Cŵn Annwn were the spectral dogs of the Welsh otherworld. Associated with the wild hunt and both King Arawn and the psychopomp Gwyn ap Nudd. The howling of these hounds foretold death to anyone who heard them.

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In Wales Cŵn Annwn, the 'Dogs of Annwm', Lord of the Underworld, hunt the souls of the dead across the sky. According to tradition the howling of these dogs foretold death to anyone who heard them.

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Tesso is a that takes the form of a gigantic rat. This creature is the vengeful spirit of a monk named Raido who was betrayed by the emperor. Tesso gathered an army of rats that wreaked havoc on the places and people associated with Raido's betrayal.

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Welsh folklore says Pembrokeshire Corgis, (beloved pets of Queen Elizabeth II) are gifts sent by the fairies. The little folk use them to drove their fairy livestock, ride as ponies, pull their carriages, & of course, as playful, loyal, charming companions.

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A for a fairy:
A fairy went a-marketing
She bought a little mouse
To take her tiny messages
To keep her tiny house.
All day she kept its busy feet
Pit-patting to & fro
And then she kissed its tiny ears
Thanked it & let it go.
( R Fyleman 🎨C Barker)

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2021-04-22

"Some black cats are witches in disguise. Some witches are black cats in disguise."
Folklore of Wales, 1909
Art: Maggie Vandewalle

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et bilú -_- Brazilian Folklore :p

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2021-04-22

i was looking for pictures of traditional clothing from my area and decided to draw this cute little girl at dożynki

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2021-04-22

Happy 4th Anniversary to Marchen :D
I kinda missed drawing my old OCs

Rosso, the Little Red Riding Hood
Walcott, the pig that built a Brick House
Taro & Warabe, the Kappa in JP folklore

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2021-04-21

“Sludge Familiars”

Even though her poisonous ooze often corrupts swamps and forests... it also creates life!

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2021-04-21

ELFLAND In folklore associated with the land of the dead; there is no sun or moon only perpetual twilight. Mortals who enter are only released if they are able to perform some task of value to the fae. Sightings of people who have died are said to be from ELFLAND

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When Art's mother is accused of witchcraft and captured, she is determined to get her back - at any cost.

by is a lyrical adventure with folklore at its heart 🌳🌙⚔️

https://t.co/MOPKEuZ5Xz

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Thank you for the artshare!
I'm a digital artist that is currently working on a comic that I'm hoping to start posting later this year, called "Fable of Nox." it's a loosely folklore inspired piece with a world of my own design and crazy creatures

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I'm currently planning ahead for the next few episode of The Folklore Podcast.

Are you researching something that our audience would be interested in? Do you work in an area of folkloric interest? Would you like to come on the podcast?

Drop us a DM, or an email...

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P.S.: The green birds are kappa yōkai, part of Japanese folklore!

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