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September 18, 2019 Folklore

The Fearsome Witch, Baba Yaga, of Slavic Folklore

BY HANNAH HORN In the depths of Slavic folklore, the origin and purpose of the wicked Baba Yaga is unclear.

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September 10, 2019 Folklore / Mythology / Romania

The Devious Dragon of Romanian Folklore

BY HANNAH HORN In the books of mythology, the Romanian Balaur is an enticing creature. The Balaur resides among the

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September 4, 2019 Europe / Fables / featured / Folklore / Germany / Mythology

The Lorelei (Loreley), A Siren of German Folklore

BY HANNAH HORN Lorelei is an enormous rocky cliff that resides about 433 feet above water level in Germany, located

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August 29, 2019 Folklore / Mythology / Scotland

Giant Sea Serpent of Scottish Gaelic Folklore: Cirein-Croin

One of the most terrifying monsters in Scottish Gaelic folklore happens to be the odd Ceirean (cirein-cròin or cionarian-cro), a

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August 22, 2019 Celtic / Folklore / Ireland / Mythology

Beware of The Irish Pooka!

BY HANNAH HORN Always out and about after dusk, the Pooka (phouka, púca, púka) is a well-known mountain and hill

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August 21, 2019 Cultural Heritage / Folklore / Spain / Traditions

Magical Use of Rue by Shepherds in Spain

Rue (Ruta; Rutaceae) has been part of European folklore since ancient times. Its virtues were written about and considered sacred

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August 21, 2019 Armenia / Fables / Folklore

The King of the Trees: An Armenian Fable

The trees once had an argument about who should rule over them as king, and some said it should be

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August 13, 2019 Cultural Heritage / featured / Folklore / History

Ilya Muromets, Epic Hero And Saint

In every culture there exists legends of folk heroes. These people of renown can be either fictional or mythological, and

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August 11, 2019 Celtic / Cultural Heritage / Dancing / Folklore / Gaelic / Ireland / Mythology / Sacred / Scotland / Traditional Music / Traditions

Gaelic Storytelling Through Song & Dance

BY MELISSA RENAY Gaelic culture and traditions are imbued with marvelous tales and legends dating back thousands of years. These

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August 7, 2019 Cultural Heritage / Dancing / England / Europe / Folk Festival / Folklore / History / Pagan / Traditions

Britain’s Oldest Folk Dance: Abbots Bromley Horn Dance

BY MELISSA RENAY The obscurity of a ritual in no way makes it less meaningful. In fact, the survival of

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