Hengist invited Vortigern to a lavish feast. As wine flowed, Rowena curtseying to Vortigern, offered a cup of wine saying, “Lauerd king wacht heil!” he replied “Drinc heil!.” This is how toasting began in Britain buff.ly/AJB3v39

Beowulf: The Slaying of Grendel and the Water Witch

#FolkloreSunday Many chilling tales tell of the evil dead but there are some that tell of the grateful dead. These are the dead who return from the afterlife to help a living person who helped them after had they died. Can the living help the dead, the dead help the living? Read on -

Petrification Myths: The Witch Dancer of Lengmoos

The Murderous Plot of Albina and her Sisters and the Origin of Albion

#FolkloreSunday Many chilling tales tell of the evil dead but there are some that tell of the grateful dead. These are the dead who return from the afterlife to help a living person who helped them after had they died. Can the living help the dead, the dead help the living? Read on -

Bengal Folktales: The Origin of Rubies

Queen Mebd: Wolf-Queen – Goddess of Sovereignty

Founding Myths: Princess Scota, Goídel Glas and their Links to the Gaelic People

Cat Tales: Puss in Boots and the Marquis of Carabas

'To suffer the fate of the rye, in autumn you will be scattered, sown, lay under earth through dark winter days. In spring you will burst through the earth, grow, ripen in sunshine and rain. When ready you will be harvested.' buff.ly/7Y6SLRE

Medieval Lore: The Curious Myth of the Origin Barnacle Geese

Beowulf’s Last Battle: The Great Flame Dragon

Japanese Folktales: The Legend of the Haunted Furisodé

Ghostlore: The White Lady of Blenkinsopp Castle Legend

Bats in Myth, Legend and Folklore from Around the World

As from the dying sun strikes the watery surface revealing blood-stained pools and streams giving ia surreal and disturbing aspect. At such a time any traveler on that road would be vulnerable to their own thoughts as the veil lifts and the night creatures begin to roam through.

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Ghostlore: The White Dobbie of Old Lancashire

Ghostlore: The Troubled Farmhouse of Longdendale

In Philippine folklore, the Manananggal is a mythical, evil, cannibalistic, vampiric , witch that as well as sucking the blood from victims also eats them.

English Folklore: The Werewolf of Longdendale

Lycanthropy: Werewolves and the Law of Reciprocity

Ancient symbols: The Ouroboros in Alchemy, Gnosticism and Hermeticism

“Long years ago, so runs the tale, A doctor dwelt in Longdendale;” “Well versed in mystic lore was he— A conjuror of high degree; He read the stars that deck the sky, And told their rede of mystery.” (1)

The pale student studyied the dreadful words on the cracked pages. A harsh, rasping voice from the air cut through the silence saying, 'Answer truly, will you give your soul in exchange for a glimpse - a brief exchange of speech for she who you were once betrothed.” buff.ly/PjnDcXq

The Shadow People saw him coming and whispered among themselves, “Careful, Raven is here! He who twists truths! He who is cunning is here! Watch him, watch him, watch him! Carefully!”

#FairyTaleTuesday #FairyTaleFlash 'Johnny Reed,' said black cats in the night 'Tell Dan Radcliffe, Peggy has died!' Johnny rushed home and said to his wife, 'I must tell Dan Radcliffe, Peggy has died." His cat cried, 'What, Peggy dead!' And shot out the door into the night buff.ly/rkCmwKA

(343) Willow's Drum - John Barleycorn - YouTube

(343) LEON REDBONE - SHINE ON HARVEST MOON - YouTube

#FolkloreSunday "Because I'm still in love with you I want to see you dance again Because I'm still in love with you On this harvest moon" Neal Young (343) Neil Young - Harvest Moon - live tv - YouTube

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Petition: Do not introduce Digital ID cards

Northumberland Folktales: Dunstanburgh Castle and the Ghost of Sir Guy the Seeker

Fall festivals spell enchantment - The American Mag

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The Stag in Ancient Celtic Culture

Petition: Do not introduce Digital ID cards

Atagâ’hï: The hidden lake of the Cherokees

Petition: Do not introduce Digital ID cards

Cherokee folktales: Awi Usdi, the Little Deer buff.ly/LQvDDza

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In the younger days, there was a beautiful friendship between the Sun and Water. They both lived on the earth and enjoyed each other’s company. The Sun always visited the Water, who never returned the visit, and the Sun began to wonder why.

South American Folklore: The Maiden, the Moon Goddess, and the Giant Water Lily