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...A barber once hanged himself here. And when people step into this small forest at 12 o'clock at noon or after the evening prayers, they will be grabbed by invisible hands, forced to sit down on a tree stump, and be lathered and shaved against their will.
— Schlesische Sagen 1 - Spuk- und Gespenstersagen by Richard Kühnau (Schlesische Sagen, #1) (Page 507)
Do not offend a witch, for their revenge can be terrible.
#MythologyMonday #Poland #folktale #folklore #witch #witchcraft
https://www.patreon.com/posts/implanted-hares-65565859
The irrlichts (will-o'-wisps) were often seen in the Alt-Seidenberg area, and frequently led the carters astray. There was also a larger irrlicht, which was called "The Great Shining One". It frequently approached from the direction of the Röhrborn near Alt-Seidenberg, and made a curve around the village until it reached the Küppen Forest. While the common irrlichts swayed up and down and were significantly smaller, the Great Shining One moved in a steady course.
— Schlesische Sagen 1 - Spuk- und Gespenstersagen by Richard Kühnau (Schlesische Sagen, #1) (Page 384 - 385)
A boss monster will-o'-wisp!
Or worse, a manifestation of Cthugha...
A boss monster will-o'-wisp!
Or worse, a manifestation of Cthugha...
Der vierte und letzte Band einer Sammlung von Sagen aus Mecklenburg.
The fourth and …
I have translated the folk tale "Das verwünschte Schloss Mecklenburg bei Fürstenhagen, unweit Feldberg" (*"The Cursed Castle Mecklenburg near Fürstenhagen, close to Feldberg"):
I have translated the folk tale "Das verwünschte Schloss Mecklenburg bei Fürstenhagen, unweit Feldberg" (*"The Cursed Castle Mecklenburg near Fürstenhagen, close to Feldberg"):
I have translated and released the tale "Der Schwarzkünster"/"The Practitioner of the Black Arts" from this book on my Patreon:
I have translated and released the tale "Der Schwarzkünster"/"The Practitioner of the Black Arts" from this book on my Patreon:
What terrible tools of war can be wrought on Chrismas? Watch and find out!
#Germany #folktale #folklore #Solingen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI_jE-3Jskc
It is prophesied that, one day, the Lost City of Pontius Pilate shall rise again!
#MythologyMonday #Germany #folktale #folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/that-sinking-30536135
Many ghosts are bound to treasures, and can only be freed once the entire treasure is lifted.
However, this task usually comes with its own hazards.
#Germany #folktale #folklore #ghost #ghoststory @germany @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/fiery-men-36126048
In a companion to Build a House, Rhiannon Giddens—winner of multiple Grammy Awards and a Pulitzer Prize and cofounder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops—gives wing to a moving tale of grace and transcendence, with acclaimed artist Briana Mukodiri Uchendu.
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Hello, everyone! Join us for Monday's theme: Farming & Agriculture. Which myths feature farming? Write out a story and use the hashtag #MythologyMonday. See you Monday!
📷kangbch
@mythology @folklore @TarkabarkaHolgy @juergen_hubert @curiousordinary @wihtlore @FairytalesFood @bevanthomas @FinnFolklorist @Godyssey
Hello, everyone! Join us for Monday's theme: Farming & Agriculture. Which myths feature farming? Write out a story and use the hashtag #MythologyMonday. See you Monday!
📷kangbch
@mythology @folklore @TarkabarkaHolgy @juergen_hubert @curiousordinary @wihtlore @FairytalesFood @bevanthomas @FinnFolklorist @Godyssey
Night Light is the perfect bedtime story book ! Inspired by the Zodiac and the stars, Jeanne K. Johnson created wonderful adventures full of courage, compassion and magic. Beautifully illustrated, the book contains six tales. It is the perfect addition to any fairytale and folktale ‘s lovers’ library.
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One of the creepier type of tale in old German folk tales is when beautiful women are punished for refusing the advances of all the men who try to court her.
Perhaps she has standards, or perhaps she just doesn't have any romantic interest in men in general. It matters not - the folk tale condemns her for being "prideful", and she gets punished for it.
In this particular tale from Styria, the woman is cursed by all the rejected suitors. This causes the Devil to appear in the guise of a huntsman, and he tells her:
"The curses of many men are upon you. Don't continue to act like this, but above all do not look back at me, for else you will turn to stone."
She is initially frightened, but curiosity overcomes her, she looks back, and is then turned to stone as promised.
…One of the creepier type of tale in old German folk tales is when beautiful women are punished for refusing the advances of all the men who try to court her.
Perhaps she has standards, or perhaps she just doesn't have any romantic interest in men in general. It matters not - the folk tale condemns her for being "prideful", and she gets punished for it.
In this particular tale from Styria, the woman is cursed by all the rejected suitors. This causes the Devil to appear in the guise of a huntsman, and he tells her:
"The curses of many men are upon you. Don't continue to act like this, but above all do not look back at me, for else you will turn to stone."
She is initially frightened, but curiosity overcomes her, she looks back, and is then turned to stone as promised.
Really, she did _nothing wrong_ here! It was entirely up to her whether or not to reject the advances of would-be suitors, and the fault lies entirely with the men who cursed her.
#Austria #folktale #folklore #sexism #Devil
https://archive.org/details/mythenundsagenau00krai/page/252/mode/2up?view=theater
#FolkloreMoment : Once, a man encountered a snake who followed him home. He grew very fond of the snake, and one day she told him: "If you were to marry me, you would have no cause for complaints."
After thinking it over, he agreed. Then he took a ring from her tail, and they went to an inn. In the evening, while the other guests were still dancing, the man and the snake went to bed.
Around midnight, the snake turned into a beautiful woman, and the man "found this shape very enjoyable". She kept this shape ever since.
