Paganism and Christianity, the unlikely friends within Philippines culture. We look at how Freemasonry, paganism and Christianity are lunked and the driving force behind the hidden but massive occu…
The Kummakivi Balancing Rock is a natural feature found in a scenic forest region of Ruokolahti, a municipality in the region of South Karelia, in the southeastern part of Finland. This feature consists of two boulders, one perched precariously on the top of the other.
Welsh Legends and folklore of Llyn Barfog.
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Sitan, is the god of the lower world, a Leader of the evil of the ancient hell. He encourages the mortal to commit sin, with the help of his four disciples.
Ronald Hutton said “we are the only society that both believes in witchcraft and doesn’t believe in it, and I’d like to keep it that way.” He’s right and I’m thankful for it.
On a recent trip to Salem, Massachusetts, I overheard the same question: Is magic really real? For me, the answer is yes.
Walpurgisnacht or Walpurgis Night is an ancient celebration of the coming of summer and a night to guard oneself from witchcraft
According to many historians, the European witch trials were far larger and more aggressive than those in Salem. For some reason, the trials in Salem get all the fame, but I encourage every witch to
Tylwyth Teg are Welsh fairies. NIA JONES takes a look at the compelling folklore surrounding the fair folk
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And we're back! With more of Ian Balba's sculptures depicting creatures from Philippine mythology, some of which I've never heard of. Would be great if these were all compiled in a book with accompanying stories about each beast and being. mahomanay mameleu manananggal mangkukulam marcupo minokawa minokawa Underworld Creatures Gallery 1: http://tresekomix.blogspot.com/2010/12/underworld-creatures-gallery-1.html Underworld Creatures Gallery 2: http://tresekomix.blogspot.com/2010/12/underworld-creatures-gallery-2.html Underworld Creatures Gallery 3: http://tresekomix.blogspot.com/2010/12/underworld-creatures-gallery-3.html Underworld Creatures Gallery 4: http://tresekomix.blogspot.com/2010/12/underworld-creatures-gallery-4.html Underworld Creatures Gallery 5: http://tresekomix.blogspot.com/2010/12/underworld-creatures-gallery-5.html See more of Ian Balba's work at: http://iaaaaaaaaaan.deviantart.com/
The winter solstice this year for me is different and new. I went to Iceland this past September and my experiences there have left me looking for a way to celebrate the winter solstice that feels genuine and true to a new paradigm - a fey winter solstice if you will.
During the 17th century, a period of 50 years connected Icelandic folklore to magic and sorcery. This period now plays an important role when one talks about the history of Iceland. Located in the peaceful [...]
A new book reveals suspected witches, users of love magic and believers in fairies
Supernatural Creatures in Scottish Folklore …this is a list of them. There are many supernatural creatures to be found in Scottish/Gaelic folklore, Scotland has a rich Culture going back o…
I first approached researching Southern Illinois witches the way I would any subject … by getting to know the people. Where I made my mistake was trying to focus on the witches. A mistake, but because the witches were lost in the world of folklore. Who defined a witch here, as in most places, was […]
In local folklore, Bla Jungfrun Island has long been associated with dark curses and witchcraft. Off the coast of Sweden, the island has a history of bad luck and a reputation for magic, and even now visitors to the island must not stray off the paths, or stay after nightfall. Archaeologists investigating caves on Blå Jungfrun believe that strange rituals and performances dating back 9,000 years might have been held in the caves.
Introduction (This article is long and subject to edits, changes and corrections as I see them. As a warning, information may disappear or appear as I try to make clarifications in the future. This...
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