Folklore

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

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

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

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

If you thought the Yule Trolls of Iceland were terrifying, meet Krampus. He is pretty much the exact opposite of

Here in North America, children are visited by jolly ole’ Santa Claus, who rewards them for their good behavior by