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Dolmens were often thought of as gates to the Otherworld and so offerings of bread or cakes were often left at the entrance to appease any visiting fairies.

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2021-06-10

The Baleful Head – Edward Burne-Jones
Perseus carefully shows Andromeda the vanquished Medusa's head, reflected in water to keep his bride safe from its petrifying power.
Later he will use his trusty Gorgon's head to turn his mother’s attacker to stone.

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2021-06-10

In Japanese folklore, tales are told of yonaki-ishi or night-crying stones. These stones cry loudly at night and it is believed to be because they are possessed by a spirit, usually of someone who has been murdered and is seeking revenge.

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2021-06-10

is back on 10th June, and the theme is folklore of earth and stone! (Image: Stonehenge, John Constable, via wikimedia commons)

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2021-06-05

Some flower fairies that don’t get out much! Meet foxglove, snapdragon, eyebright & Canterbury bell. by Cicely Mary Barker.

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2021-06-04

Let’s remember the legendary story of Ali Baba! 🧞‍♂️
The Stories from the Arabian nights consist of five narratives, with vibrant illustrations, published in 1911. One of the stories, of course, is Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.🔗https://t.co/TzDE3V29vr

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2021-06-03

Tír na nÓg, or ‘The Land of the Young’, is an otherworldly realm from the Irish mythology whose inhabitants are gifted with everlasting youth, beauty, health, and happiness. It was said to be the home of the ancient gods and fairies, but humans are forbidden.

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2021-06-03

A palis is a vampiric creature of Middle Eastern lore that lives in deserts. It drains people's blood by licking their feet while they sleep. But it's repelled by salt, & can easily be tricked if two people sleep end-to-end with the soles of their feet together.

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2021-06-03

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2021-05-30

The answer to this week's on is:

Art-I-Choke

Hugely close top position this week (5 second margin)
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Well done and see you next week. https://t.co/GB45FXnPbp

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2021-05-28

Flax seeds sprinkled on walkways or graves distracted vampires. The revenants were compelled to pick up each individual seed and were usually prohibited from gathering more than one seed a year...

🎨Munch

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2021-05-28

{pops out of hedge for plant folklore}
Eyebright {Euphrasia officionalis}🌼

Is named for one of the Greek Graces, Euphrosyne, meaning "gladness", it lifts the spirits and gives a clearer grasp on problems and situations.

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2021-05-28

An excellent here! A discussion about folk and medieval from Hope and George , with special guest , Writer-Director of &

https://t.co/7R0LCuDyRv

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2021-05-28

🌿🔥🌿Cornish charm to heal burns...
Float 9 bramble leaves in water from a holy well, pass each leaf over the burn saying:
There came 3 angels out of the east,
1 brought fire & 2 brought frost.
Out fire & in frost,
In the Name of the Father, Son & Holy Ghost.

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2021-05-28

The last of Lleu's three curses was that he would marry no woman born. His uncle Gwydion saw a simple solution and collected a number of herbs and flowers, placing them in the shape of a woman. The spell cast, she became a real woman, Blodeuwedd.

🖼: Y. Leitch

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2021-05-28

Flower and oak wreaths are worn by the Jāņi celebrants. It’s believed that a wreath braided with 27 different flowers and herbs brings you health, good luck, and disaster to your enemies.

Can’t have a better summer than that.

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2021-05-27

Flower lore fascinated both Shakespeare & the Victorian artist, Walter Crane. Here are some of Crane’s works from his enchanting book on the flowers of Shakespeare.🌷#FolkloreThursday

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2021-05-27

A prince of Sparta, Hyacinth drew Apollo's attention af became his lover. Hoping to impress him, an accident caused Apollo's discus to hit Hyacinth; all of the god of healing's skill could not save him. From his blood came purple flowers.

🖼: J. Young

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2021-05-27

🌿Thyme🌿

In Medieval times, the scent of this plant was associated with bravery. Thyme was also linked with Fairies, that supposedly adored thyme. So, bring thyme to your house: great scent, inspires courage and attracts Fairies 😈!
🎨Illustration C.M. Barker

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2021-05-27

In the English Midlands, the buttercup was nicknamed "crazy" and the smell of it was believed to produce insanity...

🎨Hicks

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2021-05-27