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September 26, 2019 Cultural Heritage / Greek Mythology / Mythology

Zeus, Overlord of Olympus

Zeus (Jupiter, Jove) was the king of earth and air, yet himself not fully free from the power of what

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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 19, 2019 Archeology / Ireland / Mythology / Traditions / Tuatha de Danann

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

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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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July 12, 2019 Archeology / Celtic / Folklore / Mythology / Traditions

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,

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December 12, 2016 Folklore / Germany / Mythology / Pagan / Traditions

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

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December 7, 2016 Christmas / Europe / Folklore / Iceland / Mythology / Troll / Yule

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

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