Folklore stories

People, no matter from which era and what traditions, have always felt the need to explain their surroundings. After all, the greatest fear is the fear of the unknown. Before science did better explanations, myths, and mythical creatures fulfilled the need to know what, why, and how our reality exists.

Northumberland features many tales of the fey folk - and the Rothley fairies appear in not one but two stories! But what exactly happens if you cross them?

Behold my new post on Slavic folklore, culture and mythology🪶 (The previous ones are great, too, have a look: @lidapavlova_magic )

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Blarney Woollen Mills tells the tale of the classic Irish legend - the Children of Lir. The story is rich in Irish folklore, myths and magic.

Appalachian culture is full myths, monsters, and ghost stories. Read on to learn about the most famous Appalachian folklore stories and superstitions. | appalachian mountains | appalachian mountain range | appalachian people | appalachian legends | appalachian mountain folklore | appalachian mountains folklore | appalachian monsters | appalachian ghost stories | Appalachian mountains scary stories | appalachian superstitions | appalachian folktales | appalachian folk via @greenglobaltrvl

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