The púca (Irish for spirit/ghost), pooka, phouka, phooka, phooca, puca or púka, is primarily a creature of Irish folklore. Considered to be bringers both of good and bad fortune, they could either help or hinder rural and marine communities. The creatures were said to be shape changers which could take the appearance of black horses, goats and rabbits. The púca has counterparts throughout the Celtic cultures of Northwest Europe. For instance, in Welsh mythology it is named the pwca and in Cornis
A fun presentation of various maps, images and visualisations of Wales / Cyflwyniad hwyliog o wahanol fapiau, delweddau a darluniau o Gymru.
Ireland’s long history is riddled with ancient mythology and folklore. Ireland’s ancient societies, the Druids and the Celtics, believed in the power of magic and many of these beliefs spread to modern day legends told again and again across the country. Stories of warriors with all the knowledge of the world, fairies playing pranks on farm owners and leprechauns hiding their gold at the end of a rainbow add to the mysterious appeal of Ireland. 10. The Banshee The Banshee was a woman who carried with her an omen of death. Sometimes you saw the Banshee as an old woman
The Baltics were the last pagan nations in Europe to Christianize, between the 14th and 15th centuries. Because of this, mythology from the area is a lot more recent than in other areas – however, as the stories were carried by word of mouth, and ever-changing, our knowledge of ancient beliefs is limited to folktales […]
An introduction to some of the most interesting characters, creatures, and monsters from Welsh folklore and mythology.
In the following studies I have taken all symbolism to be my province, but the subjects illustrated are ... hitherto-uninterpreted printers' marks and...
Witchy reads and books about witches are just the thing to dive into with Halloween around the corner. Witches are generally depicted as being mysterious and powerful, and have often been feared or shamed throughout history, and it all makes for fascinating stories. Here’s some of the best witchy reads and books about witches! (P.S. ...
In the following studies I have taken all symbolism to be my province, but the subjects illustrated are ... hitherto-uninterpreted printers' marks and...
Explore the world of mythology and folklore, and tick off a task of the 2019 Read Harder Challenge with these fantastic books!
In the following studies I have taken all symbolism to be my province, but the subjects illustrated are ... hitherto-uninterpreted printers' marks and...
Explore the world of mythology and folklore, and tick off a task of the 2019 Read Harder Challenge with these fantastic books!
In East-Flanders - but mostly in parts of Belgium - people feared the nocturnal "Kludde"-shouting monster; hence the name Kludde (also known as Kleure, Klerre, Kledde or Waterkledde). People know him as a horrifying Tormentor. Some people have described the Kludde as a furry; supposedly a big dog that walks on its hind legs with heavy kandee bracelets (at least one around its ankle), bear claws, a black maw, green glistening scales on the batwings on his back and crimson colored emo eyes. He's a
Creating myths as part of your worldbuilding is an exciting and fun way to explore your world. Make your myths better with my five top tips from experience.
Explore the world of mythology and folklore, and tick off a task of the 2019 Read Harder Challenge with these fantastic books!
Kay Nielsen (1886-1957) was a Danish illustrator, popular in the early 20th century, the "golden age of illustration". In 1939 he worked fo...
When we hear tales of myths and folklore, we often think of Norse and Greek mythology. But British folklore, legends, and myth are nothing short of enchanting. In our list of British books, you’ll discover
I have been obsessed with Finno-Baltic mythology since I was a child and was very excited to start a personal art project where I would illustrate some of my favorite creatures from Finnish folklore. I couldn´t stop there and actually ended up creating some illustrations inspired by stories of the Sapmi from Lapland.
Explore the world of mythology and folklore, and tick off a task of the 2019 Read Harder Challenge with these fantastic books!
Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you decide to make a purchase through the products and services I recommend. I only recommend things that I truly love and use, so I hope I can recommend something to you that you can love too! :) A lot of bestselling novels and blockbuster films borrow from folklore, mythology and fairy tales. Stories that were told centuries ago are often the same stories that we still e
Have you ever wondered who were/are the last pagans in Europe? Baltic Gods were never forgotten. Lithuanians have so many however who from the main ones do you resemble the most - Perkūnas, Žemyna, Vėlinas, Ragutis, Milda or Laima?
Here are the best books on mythology from Greek, to Japanese and Norse. Get lost in a world of ghosts and gods taken from around the world.
Bears have always held a central place in our collective memory, from Indigenous folklore and Greek mythology to nineteenth-century fairytales and the modern toy shop. But as humans and bears come into ever-closer contact, our relationship nears a tipping point. Today, most of the eight remaining bear species are threatened with extinction. Some, such as the panda bear and the polar bear, are icons of the natural world; others, such as the spectacled bear and the sloth bear, are far less known.In Eight Bears, journalist Gloria Dickie embarks on a globe-trotting journey to explore each bear's story, whisking readers from the cloud forests of the Andes to the ice floes of the Arctic; from the jungles of India to the backwoods of the Rocky Mountain West. She meets with key figures on the frontlines of modern conservation efforts--the head of a rescue center for sun and moon bears freed from bile farms, a biologist known as Papa Panda, who has led China's panda-breeding efforts for almost four decades, a conservationist retraining a military radar system to detect and track polar bears near towns--to reveal the unparalleled challenges bears face as they contend with a rapidly changing climate and encroaching human populations.Weaving together ecology, history, mythology, and a captivating account of her travels and observations, Dickie offers a closer look at our volatile relationship with these magnificent mammals. Engrossing and deeply reported, Eight Bears delivers a clear warning for what we risk losing if we don't learn to live alongside the animals that have shaped our cultures, geographies, and stories. Product DetailsISBN-13: 9781324005087 Media Type: Hardcover Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company Publication Date: 07-11-2023 Pages: 272 Product Dimensions: 9.28h x 6.32w x 1.00d
Irish Legends: Scathach - The Shadowy Female Warrior of Irish Mythology
Nhu Xuan Hua - fotografa Nhu Xuan Hua è una fotografa parigina che attualmente vive e lavora a Londra. Ha studiato Arte,Cinema e Fotografia a Parigi prima di iniziare a lavorare per l’industria della fotografia.
The Wampus cat is described as a large feline creature whose eyes are said to be able to drive those who see them to insanity. However, Cherokee folklore views the Wampus Cat as a protective spirit…
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Elves have been a popular subject in fiction for centuries, and there are several types of elves.
These seven books of folkloric fiction take their inspiration from mythology and folktales from all over the world.
A hob is a type of small mythological household spirit found in the north and midlands of England, but especially on the Anglo-Scottish border, according to traditional folklore of those regions. They could live inside the house or outdoors. They are said to work in farmyards and thus could be helpful, however if offended they could become nuisances. A famous hob called the hobthrust lived near Runswick Bay in a hobhole, and was said to be able to cure whooping cough. As well as the brownie, ano
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Explore the world of mythology and folklore, and tick off a task of the 2019 Read Harder Challenge with these fantastic books!
