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
Category: Mythology
Legends of The Tombs of Ireland
Ireland is a magical place full of megalithic tombs. Some say that these tombs were probably built before the arrival
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
Enchanting Folklore of Iberia: Fairies & Dragons, Oh My!
Galician, Asturian, and Portuguese fairy tales include fascinating supernatural beings called “Moura Encantada” or “Enchanted Moura.” According to folkloric legends,
Beware of Krampus, The Holiday Devil
If you thought the Yule Trolls of Iceland were terrifying, meet Krampus. He is pretty much the exact opposite of
Iceland’s Yule Lads, a celebration of Icelandic folklore
Here in North America, children are visited by jolly ole’ Santa Claus, who rewards them for their good behavior by
Externsteine: Sacred Stones of Germany
Externsteine is a mysterious rock formation near Ostwestfalen-Lippe in northwest Germany. In an area that is largely void of massive
