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4 illustrations from my series of

It has been fun to re-interpret these creatures, who, although they've yet to be proven by science, are fascinating parts of worldwide myth & folk tales

Pictured: Jersey Devil, Mothman, Loch Ness Monster, Chupacabra

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Cassandra befriended foxes. She had hair made of wildfire, said to burn any man who dared touch it. Only the bravest tried & immediately were turned to ash. Until one day, Cassandra fell in & invited one man to come closer...
Evelyn De Morgan

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The pimpernel plant's flower is said to forecast the weather; when wide open in the morning, it should be a fine day, but if the petals are closed, it indicates rain due. The herb's also said to ward off deceivers.


by P. Klincksieck, 1894

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In Wales it was thought that whirlwinds were caused by eagles flapping their wings over the mountains.

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Brigid's day represents Goddess of Spring taking over from Cailleach goddess of winter. If Cailleach intends to make winter last a longer, she will make sure the weather is sunny, so she can gather firewood to keep herself warm during winter.

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In Slavic and Eastern Orthodox Tradition it is believed that on St. Elijah's day (20th of July) he thunders with his chariot of fire in the skies bringing at times violent storms and punishing those caught doing labours especially in the fields.

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Anyone familiar with the Fachan from Scottish mythology? He's featured in my current WIP, a children's fantasy novel, but all I've found on him so far is a general description of his appearance and a not-very-detailed account of his personality.

Thanks!

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“Pimpernel, pimpernel, tell me true,
Whether the weather will be fine or no…”

The scarlet pimpernel, known as “the poor man’s weatherglass”.
Its star-like red flowers open for sunny days and close for rainy days. Flowering now until August.
(🎨 C M Barker)

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Akashita is a appearing as a dark cloud with sharp claws, a beast's face & long red tongue. If rice farmers divert & steal water from neighbours during droughts, akashita punishes them by draining their water & snatching them with its long red tongue.

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Spriggans are the mischievous ghosts of giants, prevalent in Cornwall, often calling up foul winds and tempests to blight crops & disturb fishing ventures.
Troll-like in appearance, turning your clothing inside out is one way to ward off an unwanted Spriggan.

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In Ibaraki prefecture, Japan there is a known as hiyoribo who summons the sun and ensures good weather. It lives in the mountains & is only visible on sunny days. It is believed to be a variant of the Chinese weather spirit hiderigami.

Art: Matthew Meyer.

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Here's my short thread on myths in 🎨Jane Brideson 🌈⛅️🌧️⛈️☃️❄️☔️ https://t.co/GCKjnYe6oz

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Yuki-onna (Snow Lady) is a Japanese yurei (ghost) who appears as a beautiful woman during snowstorms, often without legs, drifting across the the snow. One glance at her can cripple you & if you look at her she’ll suck the life from you via your mouth.

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Isis with her plumed bow..
Goddess of the Rainbow

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WULVER Man-Wolf of Shetland Folklore (often mistaken for a shapeshifter or a furred with a wolf's head; he spends his time fishing from a small rock or stone. He leaves fish on the window sills of the needy, redeeming the myth of the big bad

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Inspired by a Filipino folklore “Alitaptap” (fireflies) — It was once believed that fireflies came from fragments of a beautiful star.

Charot 😂

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The kickstarter for and mine creator-owned comic “Fox & Willow: Volume One" has begun! If you like fairytales, folklore, feisty heroines and bishonen kitsune, please consider pledging for your copy, be it in print, digital...or both! https://t.co/bneoYmc1lL

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In Irish folklore it is said that weasels were the Danes cats, and when the Vikings raided our land they brought their weasels. To this day in Ireland the animal with the most significance, myth and folklore surrounding it is still indeed the humble Weasel.

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This week's theme is weather folklore for day! Here's hoping for sun come Wednesday and not a storm like this one! (Image: Ludolf Bakhuizen)

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My interview with Mark Norman from goes online tomorrow!
We'll be discussing his new book, yarn bombing, syrup and mills that mysteriously turn themselves round.

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