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The Banshee: An Irish Legend

by Anna Marie Bowman

published 15 months ago

Most of us have heard of a Banshee. Close your eyes. What sort of image does that word bring about? Banshee. What does your mind see? A floating, misty figure howling through the woods? Well, you are...

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Each Uisge: The Scottish Water Horse

by kerryg

published 15 months ago

Today, many people think of elves as the wise, beautiful creatures of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, and fairies as cute and mischievous, but basically harmless. In the past, however, many fae were regarded...

9 comments    hubmob scotland mythology
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Playing in Woods with Fairies - Celtic Folklore

by Danielle Farrow

published 3 months ago

This is the first in the series 'Playing in Woods with Fairies' looking at Celtic folklore, and this section includes the Morrigan, the Horned One and the Goddess. The series also provides information on related Celtic animal, festival and tree lore.

12 comments    actress spirit research
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Playing in Woods with Fairies - Celtic Tree Folklore

by Danielle Farrow

published 3 months ago

This section of the series 'Playing in Woods with Fairies' is about the trees present in a particular Scottish wood and their associations in Celtic folklore. The series includes information on related Celtic animal, festival and fairy / deity lore.

8 comments    actress wisdom tree
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Playing in Woods with Fairies - Celtic Animal Folklore

by Danielle Farrow

published 3 months ago

Part of the Playing in Woods with Fairies Series, this section looks at Celtic animal associations, including Gaelic names

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