According to legend, a French merchant stole the Hope Diamond from a Hindu idol and sold it to King Louis XIV in 1669. Now in a museum, the diamond is believed to be cursed, as past owners have died by murder, suicide, torture, lynching, or decapitation. #WyrdWednesday

The watch of Mary Queen of Scots, c. 16th Century. This Memento-Mori watch presented to Mary Queen of Scots by her attendant Mary Seaton, is from the 16th century. The forehead of the skull is engraved with a figure of death between a palace and a cottage, and a quotation in Latin 1/ #WyrdWednesday

The Attican maiden Myrsine excelled in beauty and strength, winning Athena’s favour by triumphing in race and ring. When jealous rivals struck her down, the goddess, grieving her favourite, transformed her into a myrtle, a tree cherished as dearly as the olive. #FolkloreThursday

What Is the Luckiest Day to Move House? Plus, 6 Other New Home Superstitions to Make Sure You Start on the Right Foot #Folklore www.livingetc.com/advice/best-...

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Why November 11th was a day for blood sacrifice rites in Ireland www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

How the occult captured the modern mind www.spectator.co.uk/article/how-...

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In the 16th century, some believed that badger hair could ward off #witchcraft when placed in a bag, and that badgers themselves could grant protection. #Folklore #FolkloreSunday

In bygone days, a fox's brush (tail) was often hung above the door of a stable or cowshed to ward off evil and bring good luck. This likely stemmed from the belief that witches, who were thought to transform into foxes, would be deterred. #Folklore #FolkloreSunday

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Mushrooms - If you see abundant mushrooms in autumn, then likely to get a lot of snow. If mushrooms scarce winter will probably be dry 🍄 #Folklore

What’s the difference between ghosts and demons? Books, #folklore and history reflect society’s supernatural beliefs theconversation.com/whats-the-di...

Considered to have protective powers, these skulls are honored throughout the year and on Día de las Ñatitas, every November 8 in La Paz, Bolivia. #Folklore www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/artic...

Derbyshire exhibitions with local #folklore influences www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/magazines/de...

Scampus! Posing as a seasonal card 🤣 #Caturday

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A mermaid found a swimming lad, Picked him for her own, Pressed her body to his body, Laughed; and plunging down Forgot in cruel happiness That even lovers drown. - WB Yeats 🎨Edward Burne-Jones redbubble.com/people/forgo... #FolkloreThursday #folklore #poetry #art #poem #gifts #bookchatweekly

#FolkloreThursday #Reed November’s Reed Moon (Ngetal) dips into Donn’s underworld at Tech Duinn, winds whisper for the dead. Also known as Broom or Fern,original plants of the ancient Celts. @shanonsinn.bsky.social article explores the Reed. livinglibraryblog.com/ngetal-reed-...

Blackthorn has a magical reputation - used for wands and shillelaghs, it was also said to be the home of fairies who’d plague those who cut the wood. Researchers have found that their thorns can really cause complications like septic arthritis! #folklore #FolkloreThursday #plant #witch

🩸🐉🩸Dragon Hill, below the Uffington White Horse, is said to be the place where Saint George slew the Dragon - its poisonous blood soaked into the ground, and even now no grass will grow where it fell. #FolkloreThursday #FolkyFriday #FolkloreSunday

Out now, in print and ebook: Folklore of the Lake District by Stephen G. Rae come on a magical journey in folklore through the Lake District and its surrounding counties bardofcumberland.com/folklore/ #folklorethursday #booksky

In Chinese #mythology, the humble chicken carries divine prestige as the “bird of five virtues,” symbolizing courage, loyalty, kindness, faith, and trust. Legends tell of a vast peach tree rising from the East Sea, its roots stretching 3,000 miles. At its summit perches 1/3

And now for the final Folklore Cough Remedy. Spoiler, I'm still coughing up a lung. Plus I don't think Blue Peter is going to come calling any time soon for my presenting skills! For more folklore first aid, pre-order Household Lore today! Link in bio #FolkloreThursday #Folklore #Booksky #Witchsky

Thank you for everyone who has taken the time to read my latest article! Recently my voice has felt a bit lost in the crowd, but the fact people keep returning and reading what I create is magical 💚 #history #folklore #Shropshire #writing #writer

Whiskers & Rhymes, Arnold Lobel, 1985.

'Two Women in a Gusty Autumn Landscape' from the series 'The Six Immortal Poets' - Katsukawa Shunsho, ca. 1771. From the Art Institute of Chicago collection. #JapaneseArt #ukiyoe

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It's #FolkyFriday friends, with our theme this week being "Blood Month and Folkloric Sacrifices!" 🖤 From St Brice's Day to the Minoan Labyrinth, Wicker Men to the Threefold Death, someone must volunteer as tribute! Tag related lore, art and customs #FolkyFriday for sharing from 10am-6pm UK time!

And the answer is, we have new themes each week! We had to take a couple of weeks off as we were working on a bunch of other projects over Halloween, but we're back today! Our theme for 7/11 is "Blood Month and Folkloric Sacrifices" - so do please join in! #FolkyFriday

Inuit Traditional Stories #InternationalInuitDay thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/i...

This is what happened when I visited the most haunted village in Britain www.independent.co.uk/travel/uk/en...

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A third of people in England believe in ghosts, survey finds #Folklore and #mythology www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

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Spooky tales of prison ghost and Lofty the lifeguard www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The girls of TikTok are buying spells from the witches of Etsy Despair or undeniable power of the collective mind? www.nssgclub.com/en/lifestyle...

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21 Strangest Superstitions From Around the World That Influence How We Live www.admiddleeast.com/story/strang...

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Greek and Roman stuff - mostly from graves and cemeteries

Heraklion Museum of Archaeology - Day 1 (some of my faves)

Another visit to Kilmartin, for a picture for #StandingStoneSunday

In Cumbrian dialects, 'sweetmart' is pine marten in lore, pine martens are believed to plait horses’ manes during the night more in "Folklore of the Lake District" bardofcumberland.com/folklore/ #nature #folklore #booksky art: Robert E Fuller

here's the soundbite from this week’s episode on Zombies for our Halloween Special!

Free on Monday evening at 6 pm GMT? I'm doing an ONLINE talk with Creswell Crags about the folklore and traditions of Bonfire Night! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gunpowder-...