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Witches are said to be partial to Elder trees, often hiding their offspring beneath them. The mischievous progeny then mature into Holdikens: worms, bees, caterpillars, and butterflies that aid their parent witches in mischief.

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In the Victorian language of flowers, purple lilacs symbolize the 'first emotions of love'. 'La plante et ses applications ornementales' (1896) via https://t.co/IBaAk5FIHT

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2019-08-02

Cover and interior illustrations for ' FREE FROM THE YOKE. I drew a lot of inspiration from early 20th century illustrations of Slavic folklore by Ivan Bilibin, Boris Zvorykin, and Vyacheslav Nazaruk. Thanks to for working with me on this project!

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Many Arthurian romances follow knights into the forests of adventure--especially Brocéliande forest in Brittany. Walk through Brocéliande and you'll find the legendary stone where Merlin is said to be imprisoned!

art: Edward Burne-Jones

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"If apples bloom in March, in vain for them you'll search. If apples bloom in April, why then they'll be plentiful. If apples bloom in May, you may eat them night and day." [Oldenburg apple, via USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection ]

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Dryads are wood nymphs and specifically the nymphs of oak trees. They are very shy and non-violent and are never far from their individual tree. Unless they are surprised then they can disappear by stepping into a tree.
Arthur Rackham 1923, vintage illustration

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In Slavic/Baltic mythology, the Linden tree was sacred to Laima (Goddess of Fate, motherhood and childbirth) where she dwelt in the form of a cuckoo. Sacrifices and prayers were offered under the tree in hope of gaining good luck and fertility. image: A. Mucha

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The linden (lípa) tree is a national symbol of the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Sacred to the slavs, it was also revered as a source of healing, fertility, and fortune in Roman, Celtic, and Germanic mythologies. Plant one to ward off evil spirits!

Art: Mucha

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The city of is known for a certain 'Boy Wizard', but back in the 1700s a wizard named Major Weir lived close to our library. He was burnt with his magic blackthorn staff for his crimes and is said to still haunt the West Bow in his demonic chariot

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"The jagged precipices were lofty, the encircling woods were the dimmest shade. Over all... brooded the spirit of repose, and the silent energy of nature stirred the soul to its inmost depths."

(Thomas Cole, 🎨 Caspar David Friedrich)

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In a thunderstorm trees show their characters:

"Beware the oak, it draws the stroke,
Avoid the ash, it courts the flash,
Creep under the thorn, it keeps from harm."

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The Fantastic art of Yoshitaka Amano. Mostly known for his commissioned art for the Final Fantasy series.

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Trees feature heavily in T.F. Thistleton Dyer's The Folklore of Plants and the link between farming and indications from trees is a popular one, especially the mighty Oak.

"When the oak puts on his gosling grey,
'Tis time to sow the barley night or day"

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Hi I'm Tahanie! I love illustrating women and folklore. Thanks for the thread ♥️

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I got commissioned to draw Baba Yaga from Slavic folklore.

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Hi, I go by Genny/MsGenny, and I mainly do illustrations and various traditional doodles. Main interests are in fantasy, horror, supernatural, folklore and some good ol fluffy sap as well.✨🌸

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