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A caterpillar cultivation garden, chrysalises and recently emerged butterflies, migration- scenes from a butterfly’s life cycle included in the mythical world of Der Traumgarten, Märchen von Blumen und Sommervögeln (1955 ed.) by artist Ernst Kreidolf (1863–1956)

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2021-01-07

When jealous Hera discovered her husband Zeus had taken the mortal Semele as a lover, she tricked her into making Zeus promise to reveal himself in his true divinity thus killing her instantly.

Image: 'Zeus, Semele and Hera' - Jan-Erasmus Quellinus.
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2021-01-06

Not For Kids: Shocking Original Endings to Some of Our Favorite Disney Fairy Tales
https://t.co/E0TpnVn6V6

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2020-12-30

In early 19th Century USA, German communities still celebrated Belsnickel as the main gift bringer, whereas the Dutch developed Santa Claus. Santa won world-wide fame but for a twist of history we could be celebrating the wilder Belsnickel

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2020-12-24

Merry Christmas to all involved with this year!

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2020-12-23

For perhaps a few vintage cards to put you in the holiday mood.

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2020-12-16

Santa coming down a chimney has its roots in medieval Europe. It was believed witches invaded homes that way. In Scottish lore, house spirits called brownies enter homes via chimney to do chores. In Irish lore, the evil bodach comes down chimneys to kidnap kids.

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2020-12-16

Fenrir is the four-legged offspring of Loki. And Odin hates him very much.

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2020-12-10

'Jack Frost attacking Bony'. The horror of Napoleon's invasion of Russia Jun-Dec 1812, and eventual terrible defeat for his Grande Armée, finally beaten into retreat by the Russian winter in a campaign costing 500 000 French lives and 400 000 Russian lives.

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2020-12-10

I am the Hot Dog Fairy. I steal wieners from humans who insist on barbecuing in the middle of winter. I usher in the season of Silent Nitrates.

https://t.co/FZMZFNtcuf

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2020-12-10

After 800 years, The Impudent Edda finally picks up where its medieval forebears left off, bringing The Edda Trilogy to its inevitable and fateful conclusion: in an alleyway behind a dive bar in Boston. https://t.co/Ai0xP9Fsyr

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2020-12-09

Some delightful Victorian Christmas cards to fill your heart with terror this festive season.

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2020-12-09

Good Morning Scotland has it's very own Krampus going by the name of 'Crom Dubh na Nollaig' (The Dark Crooked one of Christmas). As proof of his existence children were told the howling winds coming down the chimney was him screaming!! 🗣🎄🔥

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2020-12-09

An old English superstition stated that a wild bird flying into the house was an omen of death. So when birds began appearing on new-fangled cards in the era, some people wouldn't have them in their homes.

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2020-12-03

Some of the witches of the brilliant for Her art...oh, her art. 😍

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2020-12-03

At this time of year the soul stealer and sin eater will meet in the centre of Newport at midnight; they play a game of chance for the immortal spirit of those that stumble by.

Who wants to hear a story of that encounter?

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2020-12-03

Scholars have connected the Yule period to the Wild Hunt (a ghostly procession in the winter sky), the god Odin (who is attested in Germanic areas as leading the Wild Hunt and bears the name Jólnir), and increased supernatural activity.

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2020-12-02

Eberhard Kieser was born 1583.

Among his work is the book Icones Mortis Sexaginta Imaginibus, which included work from Hans Holbein's "Dance of Death" series. The below woodcuts are from the 1648 edition.

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2020-12-02

Beware the Jolakotturinn (Yule Cat). I live in Iceland's frosty clime. I eat those who do not buy new clothes during Yuletide, purchase socks or be devoured. In the summer I frequent Florida's beaches.

https://t.co/DGdFfi4hDw

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2020-12-02