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On here’s ‘Gwenhwyfar’ one of my two pieces. She’s close to the underworld, bird of death but also rebirth; as Blodauwedd the ‘flower-faced’ bride created for Mathonwy she was cursed to hide her face in daylight. Speak of her quietly and with respect!

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2020-07-24

In Greco-Roman mythology the peacock tail has the “eyes” of the stars & represents renewal, vision & immortality. Many believed that the peacock had flesh that did not decay after death. In Ancient Rome the bird represented funerals, death, & resurrection.

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2020-07-23

In Scottish folklore, three swans seen flying together was a sign of an impending national disaster...

🖼Jan Van Essen

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2020-07-23

‘Mad as a Hatter’ comes from the 18th & 19th century when hatters used mercury nitrate as part of the process of turning animal fur into felt. The substance caused hallucinations, emotional instability and the desire to have tea with wild animals.

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2020-07-23

💛 Day 4: Outside World 💚
"It was my first time out in the outside world with Mamizou. I was nervous, but excited to explore in the cool autumn."

Fourth post for I wanted to make my own interpretation of disguised Ran-based on her folklore.

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Taylor was one of my muses when I was just starting out to learn portraiture ❤️

Swiftie since '09

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Fairy cattle were cows said to have been found on the shores of Luskentyre in Harris, Scorrybreac in Skye, & on the island of Bernera. They were believed to be of no mortal breed, & live under the sea on seaweed. 1/4


📸: https://t.co/rZpOMdT7wj

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I'm a bit reluctant to post this because I'm very fond of bats, so don't try this at home. To see in the darkest night: grease the eyes with the blood of a bat. And: The heart of a bat tied between two pieces of silver, will protect from evil.

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Today’s is all about animals, so I did my take on the Shug Monkey, a monkey-headed doglike creature that haunted Slough Hill Lane in Cambridgeshire folklore.
It could be related to the more common Black Shuck.

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“running like water" edition deluxe:

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“stolen lullabies” edition deluxe:

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“betty's garden" edition deluxe:

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fuck your star sign, which version of folklore are you picking

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“meet me behind the mall” edition deluxe:

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In the ancient world the tiny Echeneis had a number of properties. In love potions it stopped sound judgement, during pregnancy it prevented miscarriages, and when alive it was strong enough to stop ships by attaching itself and holding them back.

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In Scottish Folklore the 'Each-uisge' is a mythological water horse akin to a Kelpie with supernatural powers that inhabits the coastal waters around the Highlands & Islands.

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Bats flying playfully or before twilight are considered a sign of good weather to come.

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The 15thc word Caterpillar may derive from Old French, meaning "a hairy foraging cat"...

🖌Arthur Rackham

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Reynard the Fox: tawny prince of European animal folklore. Witty, treacherous, charming, an anti-hero for the downtrodden, his tales demonstrated that even the greatest of kings can be tricked and defeated with wit & an understanding of the weaknesses of power.

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