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H.P. Lovecraft’s Favorite Artists | Tor.com Romanticism Art Dark, Scary Wedding, Dark Artist Aesthetic, Lovecraft Aesthetic, Incubus Demon, Angels Flying, Henry Fuseli, Scary Paintings, Infinite Void

The Nightmare (second version, c. 1790) by Henry Fuseli. “There’s something those fellows catch–beyond life–that they’re able to make us catch for a second. Doré had it. Sime has it. Angarola of Chicago has it. And Pickman had it as no man ever had it before or–I hope to heaven–ever will again.” (Pickman’s Model, 1926) […]

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Discover German folklore you didn't know with our blog post! https://fairytalez.com/blog/get-to-know-german-folklore/?utm_content=buffer2e5be&utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest.com&utm_campaign=buffer #German #fairytales #BrothersGrimm #Germany #folklore #fairytales German Folklore Art, Danish Folklore, Germanic Folklore, German Dresses, German Mythology, English Folklore, German Folklore, Nordic Folklore, German Folk Art

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The Erlking (German: Erlkönig, "Alder King") is depicted in a number of German poems and ballads as a malevolent creature who haunts forests and carries off travellers to their deaths. The name may be an 18th-century mistranslation of the original Danish word elverkonge, "elf-king". The character is most famous as the antagonist in Goethe's poem Der Erlkönig. In its original form in Scandinavian folklore, the character was a female spirit. The Erlking, German Poems, The Snow Child, Elf King, Haunted Forest, The Boogeyman, Mythological Creatures, Norse Mythology, Folk Tales

The Erlking (German: Erlkönig, "Alder King") is depicted in a number of German poems and ballads as a malevolent creature who haunts forests and carries off travellers to their deaths. The name may be an 18th-century mistranslation of the original Danish word elverkonge, "elf-king". The character is most famous as the antagonist in Goethe's poem Der Erlkönig. In its original form in Scandinavian folklore, the character was a female spirit.

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Hausgeister!: Household Spirits of German Folklore: Household Spirits of German Folklore (Wool of Bat): Schäfer, Florian, Pisarek, Janin, Gritsch, Hannah: 9781777791810: Amazon.com: Books Germanic Folklore, Ancient Germany, Household Spirits, German Mythology, German Folklore, German Folk, German People, Brothers Grimm, Original Quotes

Hausgeister!: Household Spirits of German Folklore: Household Spirits of German Folklore (Wool of Bat) [Schäfer, Florian, Pisarek, Janin, Gritsch, Hannah] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Hausgeister!: Household Spirits of German Folklore: Household Spirits of German Folklore (Wool of Bat)

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Amanita Muscaria the magical mushroom or toadstool has surprising health benefits. This red and white mushroom has associations with reindeer, Christmas, Santa Claus, children’s literature, Celtic and shamanistic practices throughout the world. So what makes this mushroom so appealing and is it truly magical? Muscaria Amanita has links to reindeer, sant claus, and modern icons of red and white. A truly magic mushroom full of celtic mythology as well as meaning.

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German Folklore and Mythology Presented by: Petra & Wolfgang ... German Paganism, German Cryptids, German Witchcraft, German Folk Magic, Folklore And Mythology, Germanic Folklore, German Mythology Creatures, Halloween Folklore, Mythical Folklore

The Grimm Brothers Jakob Ludwig Grimm and Wilhelm Karl Grimm were born January 4, 1785, and February 24, 1786 Became very involved in linguistics and law They were interested in folklore and mythology Released their compilation of folklore and fairy tales in The collection was entitled “Kinder- Und Häusmarchen” or “Children and Household Tales” The Grimm brothers did not write this compilation for children In later years they started writing a definitive dictionary of the German language…

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