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It’s - can we get some love and RTs for our series, set in Scotland with plenty of folklore, magic and sword fights, which we’re trying to get made into a TV show? ⚔️🧝🏻‍♂️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Although there are few in Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings', Éowyn plays a pivotal role by slaying the Witch-King of Angmar; contributing to the demise of Sauron.

A proper Shield Maiden!

'The Return of the King' (1980) dir. Rankin/Bass.

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The from the Greek νέμειν Némein, meaning "to give what is due" the Goddess of Divine Justice & Retribution. An or who punished the wicked, the right hand of

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In Welsh mythology, Rhiannon was Queen of Dyfed. She was linked to a horse goddess and had three magical birds which could "wake the dead and lull the living to sleep".

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Queen Boudica of the British Iceni tribe led an army of several Celtic tribes in an uprising against forces of the Roman Empire in ca 60 AD after their failure to honor an agreement re: the succession of her husband’s kingdom upon his death.

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The blind daughter of the god of death, Lovatar (Louhi) was impregnated by the wind & gave birth to nine deadly diseases. Gap-toothed & hard-nosed, her magical powers enable her to shapeshift, change the weather, & control the movements of the sun & moon.

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In Greek mythology Minthe was a beautiful nymph beloved by Hades. When Minthe claimed she was better than Hades' wife, Persephone, the goddess got her revenge by changing her into a mint plant. A trace of her loveliness still lingers in the plant's scent.

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In Greek Mythology Nike is the winged goddess of speed, strength & victory. When soldiers went out to battle they would invoke the goddess and make an offering to or sacrifice for her. She was also a great mediator between mortals and the gods.

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The Ice Maiden by Edmund Dulac, from The Dreamer of Dreams, published in 1915 by Hodder & Stoughton. The Ice Maiden, guarded by her bears, searches for broken hearts at night. She keeps them alive in her castle by warming them in a circle of flames.

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Alive from the waist up & dead from the waist down, the half-blue-half-flesh toned Hel ruled the realm of the dead in Norse mythology. She not only judged the deceased, but led an army of them in a ship made from the fingernails of corpses.

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So, very excited to announce that the great shall be producing an exclusive Photoghasts print available ONLY for Early Bird backers next Tuesday!

On top of which, Trevor's work will be on a ltd edition deck. A treat! 📸
https://t.co/q85yunLiRL

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During the Installation 07 conflict, the Banished make use of prefabricated strongholds. These bases are dropped from orbit, impacting the ground hard enough for its massive underslung spikes to burrow down and provide a sturdy foundation.

https://t.co/5x9tOpRPPz

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2021-10-01

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

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2021-09-30

"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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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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2021-09-30

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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