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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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