As we tell ghost stories to children, it is time to remember a true horror that stalked these lands The post The Witchfinder General: East Anglia’s dark secret first appeared on East Anglia Bylines.| East Anglia Bylines
When I was a wee bairn, in the olden days when the Earth was new and dinosaurs roamed the land, I cut my teeth on reading Kathryn Tucker Windham’s collections of ghost stories. KTW, or “…| Reading Freely
The Goblin Ha’, a shadowy undercroft beneath a 13th-century Scottish ruin, is steeped in legend and dark folklore, writes SCOTT LYALL| Spooky Edinburgh
En l’actualitat una trentena de cantadors d’Eivissa i Formentera s’esforcen per dignificar una veu ancestral que sovint des de les institucions es tracta com un simple exotisme enmig d’una societat fortament castellanitzada| Ara Balears
Ards and North Down in Northern Ireland is full of spooky myths and legends, says guest writer CLARE FOREMAN| Spooky Belfast
ANN MASSEY tells us of the supernatural and superstitions relating to Navan Fort in County Armagh| Spooky Isles
Unveiling the chilling legend of "The Beast of Killakee," ANN MASSEY leads us on a journey into the dark mysteries of Dublin's infamous Hellfire Club.| Spooky Dublin
November’s Full Beaver Moon in Taurus may challenge you to overcome outside forces—especially around themes of possessions, jealousy, and potential power struggles. Stay balanced and harvest what you have grown this past year metaphorically with this exclusive astrological report by expert astrologer Kyle Thomas. Any questions? Drop a comment here. November 2025 Full Moon Astrology| Farmers' Almanac – Plan Your Day. Grow Your Life.
Q: Short Questions and Answers Volume 11 ANSWER: People continue to ask questions for which the answers I can provide are too short to justify [...]| Middle-earth & J.R.R. Tolkien Blog
Is there any truth to the claim that Halloween is a satanic holiday? We'll need to investigate the origins of Samhain to find out| Irish Myths
The Black Elf of Islay, a supernatural warrior from Scottish folklore, helped win a clan battle with deadly speed and a single fatal shot, writes WILLIAM BOVE| Spooky Isles
Title: The Jumbies Author: Tracey Baptiste Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers Published Date: April 28th, 2015 Genre: Fantasy, Horror Source: Library Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ Goodreads Summary: The start of…| Reading With Wrin
Extwistle Hall, with its forgotten manor, spectral procession, and deadly omen, still carries an eerie presence on the moors of Lancashire, writes ZOWIE SWAN| Spooky Lancashire
My guest on The British Food History Podcast today is historian Mark Truesdale, scholar of the fifteenth-century King and Commoner tradition and its early modern afterlife and author of The King and Commoner Tradition: Carnivalesque Politics in Medieval and Early … Continue reading →| British Food: A History
According to popular folklore, persimmon seeds may predict winter weather. How do you make a persimmon forecast? It’s easy. Just split open seeds of a locally grown fruit and look at the patterns inside. What did the persimmon seeds say for 2025-2026? Here’s everything you need to know, including how to make your own persimmon| Farmers' Almanac – Plan Your Day. Grow Your Life.
Just a brief note to say I’m over at Shiny New Books today with my review of the delightful Everything Will Swallow You by Tom Cox. It’s a lovely and chucklesome ‘Shaggy Dog’ story (with the quote marks, read and you’ll understand why) of male friendship. If you read his previous novel Villager, you’ll know Read More| AnnaBookBel
In old cottages, you might find various things hanging up around the house, a horseshoe over the door, horse brasses on the hearth, or glass balls in the windows. These are not just decorations; they were originally wards for magical protection. Their purpose was to turn away negativity and evil. Within living memory, it was … Continue reading "WARDING MAGIC"| Hearth Witchery
A desperate dad turns to the Celtic occult in an attempt to retrieve lost loved ones from the Otherworld. Written/directed by I. E. Kneverday.| Irish Myths
Buryat scholar Zinaida Debenova dives deep into the rich heritage of Buddhism and religious syncretism of a Russian autonomous republic| Tea House
Graduate student Amy Grossmann is helping the Greensboro Fire Department celebrate its 2026 centennial by documenting the lives of professional firefighters. The post Lighting a spark appeared first on Carolina Arts & Sciences Magazine.| Carolina Arts & Sciences Magazine
C’est-comme-ça (2025, Mnémos) Auriane Velten, Française Urban Fantasy, One Shot Couverture : Scott Uminga Mon avis Un principe qu’on retrouve de temps en temps en Fantasy, c’est l’idée que divinités et croyants sont interconnectés, les premiers ayant littéralement besoin de la foi des seconds pour exister, leur puissance dépendant directement de la puissance de leur … Lire la suite de C’est-comme-ça, Auriane Velten| L'Imaginaerum de Symphonie
Ordalie (2025, ed Goater) Tome 3/5 du cycle de Fantasy La Dernière Geste Auteurice : Morgan of Glencoe, France Illustration : Aliciane Précédente édition : Actu SF (2021) Mon avis sur Tome 1 ; Tome 2 Près de deux ans ont passé depuis l’arrivée de Yuri en Keltia et le couronnement de Louis-Philippe en France. … Lire la suite de La Dernière Geste Tome 3 : Ordalie, Morgan of Glencoe (ed. Goater)| L'Imaginaerum de Symphonie
This September full Moon in Pisces may bring sudden endings and powerful new beginnings. Astrology expert Kyle Thomas explains.| Farmers' Almanac - Plan Your Day. Grow Your Life.
a map that leads to a better understanding of the Irish gods, their divine dwellings, and how the Tuatha Dé Danann became the fairies| Irish Myths
Marymass, sometimes known as Murmass, is the Scottish name for the feast of the Assumption on 15th August. It replaced the earlier festival of Lughnasain in the northern regions where the harvest w…| Hearth Witchery
The Church of Our Becoming is Yulia Mahr's challenge to the binary – here, the artist discusses the body of work as well as her upcoming show at Compton Verney| 1854 Photography
Explore the Irish(?) origins of Remmick, the main antagonist of Ryan Coogler's 2025 folk-horror film Sinners| Irish Myths
What is an eclipse in astrology? Learn how you can use these potent times to focus on personal development and ...| Farmers' Almanac - Plan Your Day. Grow Your Life.
This August full Moon in Aquarius will connect us with people to create a brighter future. Astrology expert Kyle Thomas explains.| Farmers' Almanac - Plan Your Day. Grow Your Life.
She's one of Irish mythology's most popular goddesses, but have we been thinking about The Morrígan all wrong?| Irish Myths
For more than 60 years, American political folklore has featured the sly candidate who resorts to using complex words he believes his listeners unfamiliar with in order to create doubts about his o…| So They Say
They found her in drawers, buried in garden beds, floating in old tubs. Hard as bone, cold to the touch. She didn’t blink. Didn’t bend. Still, she stayed, passed down, picked up, rarely spoken abou…| The Vale Magazine
When summer drapes the land in heat and everything slows beneath it, the Vitex tree begins to bloom. Its violet spires rise slowly, reaching into the shimmer with quiet intent. Called chaste tree, …| The Vale Magazine
Listen & Be Heard Remix Volume Three: a timely blend of our guests reading from their work, highlights from previous episodes, and a few surprises.| Listen & Be Heard Network
Ikebana doesn’t try to steal the spotlight. There’s no flash, no noise. But in that quiet space between a flower’s opening and its fading, something is said. This Japanese tradition—bringing flowers to life, that’s roughly what the name means—has been around for centuries. It’s not just decoration. It’s more like… restraint turned into beauty. A stem tilted this way, a little open space there—everything is done on purpose. And maybe that’s the point: it’s not always wh...| The Vale Magazine
In the honeyed glow of southern France’s medieval courts, something stirred beneath the surface of ritual and rank. Not a battle cry, nor a sermon—but a song. It came from the troubadours—or trovadors, as they were known in their own tongue—poets who let desire slip into verse and set longing to music. They sang of bodies and glances, of nights too full to hold. Their words brushed skin like fingertips, soft and dangerous. And in a world ruled by duty, they dared to speak of want.| The Vale Magazine
The abalone shell isn’t just pretty — it’s a battle-scarred artifact of the sea. Shaped by tides and time, it’s been burned in rituals, worn as armor, and carved into sacred art. Its beauty is the aftermath — every gleam a testament, every hue a chapter of endurance. In the shell’s iridescent spirals are traces of the ocean’s violence — and its grace. Here are ten things you probably didn’t know about this strange, beautiful relic of the deep.| The Vale Magazine
It’s long been called the resurrection plant, but in deserts where stories outlast seasons, the Rose of Jericho is something more. Dry and knotted, it tumbles in like a relic—mistaken for dead. Yet with water, it stirs. In hours, it opens, green curling back like breath to a body. Science explains the trick; folklore gives it soul.| The Vale Magazine
It's one of Irish mythology's most fascinating stories. But did it inspire Robert Eggers' folk-horror masterpiece?| Irish Myths
The history of the bundle of neopagan movements known as “Wicca” is contentious. Almost as soon as it hit the public consciousness in the 1950s, it splintered, these schisms and off-sho…| Jumbled Thoughts of a Fake Geek Boy
Look! Up in the sky! Is it a guardian? A portal? A divine message? Find out about the spiritual symbolism of the Pleiades here on whats-your-sign.| Whats-Your-Sign.com
"Rabbit rabbit" is a quirky tradition that many people say for good luck each month. But where did it come from and why ...| Farmers' Almanac - Plan Your Day. Grow Your Life.
Here's the primary reason the B.C.E. and C.E. year notations are superior to the traditional B.C. and A.D. notations.| Irish Myths
Interview with Heather Greene, award-winning author, journalist, and doll expert. Which dolls are haunted, inspirited, or just high energy?| Homespun Haints
Put on your comparative mythology hat (horns?) and prepare to ponder the many potential similarities between Irish and Norse mythology| Irish Myths
An exploration of supernatural death harbingers where folklorist Steven J. Rolfes takes us deep into banshee lore.| Homespun Haints
Yesterday’s Wyrd & Wonder prompt was deep dive, which reminded me that we need to talk about a 2024 autumn release that enchanted me so much I’ve reread it within 6 months. Angie Spoto’s excell…| onemore.org
Love leatherback sea turtles? If you live in Florida, Texas, or another coastal state, consider volunteering to help. Here's how.| Farmers' Almanac - Plan Your Day. Grow Your Life.
Many of us know the urban legend of albino alligators that live in the sewers beneath New York City, but records of sewer monsters can be seen as far back as 2CE.| Myth Crafts
Am I Celt-washing Irish mythology or am I Irish-washing Celtic mythology? I’ve been accused of both. My plea in both cases? Not guilty The post Celt-washing Irish Mythology or Irish-washing Celtic Mythology? appeared first on Irish Myths.| Irish Myths
An Irish mythology documentary or just a really long video? Whatever you want to call this, I had fun making it| Irish Myths
Protecting food and grain stores was a vital element of survival in ancient times, so while ancient Egyptians were busy breeding domesticated cats to keep mice and rats at bay, the ancient Greeks p…| Myth Crafts
Ever hear the expression "tell it to the bees?" Learn what it means as well as other interesting honey bee legends.| Farmers' Almanac - Plan Your Day. Grow Your Life.
Lake Mempremagog, straddling Vermont and Quebec, harbors a fascinating secret. Locals call it Memphry, a mysterious aquatic creature that has captivated imaginations for years. This enigmatic lake monster ranks among North America's most intriguing cryptids. […] The post Unraveling the Mystery of Lake Mempremagog’s Aquatic Creature first appeared on Vermont's Very Best.| Vermont's Very Best
While I didn’t grow up associating seafood with death omens, or positive lucky ones for that matter, many communities did.| Burials & Beyond
Lucie McKnight Hardy’s debut novel weaves together a smattering of personal experience with folk horror tropes to create a quiet novel about revenge, belonging and control. It’s an unse…| What I Think About When I Think About Reading
Patrick himself wrote that he was abducted by Irish pirates and enslaved in Ireland for six years, but is that the real story?| Irish Myths
By Elliott Lelaure, UNH History Program Graduate Student Located near Tamworth at the eastern end of the Wobanadenok’s (White Mountains) Sandwich range, Mount Chocorua is widely known among Granite…| Indigenous New Hampshire Collaborative Collective
Unveil the divine hag of Celtic mythology. Is she a goddess, demoness, or the Punxsutawney Phil of the ancient Gaels?| Irish Myths
Did Saint Brigid actually exist? Or was she a reimagining of the Irish pagan goddess (or a druidess) of the same name?| Irish Myths
Lucy, une jeune orpheline, voit sa vie bouleversée après la disparition de sa mère. En rejoignant sa tante à New York, elle découvre son don de retrouveuse, lui permettant d’explorer un monde…| LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU
Published: November 5, 2024 Publisher: 47North Series: N/A Genre: Fantasy, Romance Pages: 297 (Kindle) My Rating: 4 Stars Synopsis:In Victorian England, a young woman inherits her father’s curiosit…| Powder & Page
The huge diversity of personifications, spirits, deities, and other entities that are associated with Yule and Christmas is astonishing. There are multiple versions of Father Christmas (aka Santa C…| Dowsing for Divinity
Peel back the bark on these two pagan personifications of winter & summer and uncover their most famous iterations in religion & mythology.| Irish Myths
From the critically endangered Spoon-billed Sandpiper to the itsy bitsy Least Sandpiper (the smallest shorebird in the world!), the sandpiper […]| World Birds
L’ordre du vampire (2023, ed. Gulf Stream) Auteur : Fabien Clavel, Français Tome 1/? du cycle d’Urban Fantasy YA : Salicornia Illustration : Jessica Heran Pour déjouer les menaces qui p…| L'Imaginaerum de Symphonie
A deep dive into one of Irish mythology’s most mysterious figures: the horse-loving, chariot-driving, storm-conjuring “son of the sea."| Irish Myths
Split Tooth follows the fortunes of an unnamed Inuk girl from Nunavut, Canada. Her story is a first person narration, combining prose chapters with poetry and art. The novel begins in 1975, with a …| What I Think About When I Think About Reading
Props to Fra Moretta for sending along a news item concerning a modern-day manifestation of the vampire belief.| Diary of an Amateur Vampirologist
Take a moment to picture man’s best friend. The image that comes to you is likely the happy-go-lucky visage of your favorite canine companion. While Fido is certainly the most obvious answer…| World Birds
Each episode of IrishMyths StoryTime is dedicated to a single story—pulled from the pages of Irish mythology—that is narrated in full| Irish Myths
What do we really know about the ancient Celtic religion? And what did Welsh literary forger Iolo Morganwg make up?| Irish Myths
This year's Full Hunter's Moon may ignite your personal and professional passions, according to astrology. Learn how ...| Farmers' Almanac - Plan Your Day. Grow Your Life.
The tenth instalment of the Daily Grail’s Darklore is out now! This anthology series covers Forteana, hidden history, fringe science, the paranormal and the occult.| Maria J. Pérez Cuervo
Do history and archaeology corroborate the Arthurian legend that Stonehenge once stood on Irish land?| IrishMyths
Dogs are often called “man’s best friend.” They are amongst the most beloved animals in the world, and have had important relationships with humanity since the dawn of civilization.| World Birds
Bull symbolism is connected with virility and power. Read on to learn about the spiritual meaning, mythology, and symbolism connected with the mighty bull.| World Birds
The story of Gelert is incredibly poignant and sad. But it’s also made up… or is it? Certainly the Welsh version didn’t happen to Prince Llewellyn and his faithful hound Gelert, and the “grave” in …| Dowsing for Divinity
The Obon festival of the ghosts traces its origin to Buddha’s disciple, Mokuren, whose mother had fallen into the world of the hungry ghosts, a hellish realm.| More Than Tokyo
Pelican symbolism reminds us to have courage and dive into the future. Learn more about the pelican spirit animal!| World Birds
On medieval buildings in England, a strange face can be seen carved on walls. We call him the Green Man. But who was he originally, and why is he everywhere?| Historic Mysteries
Why is Humpty Dumpty an egg? Why would an egg be on a wall, and giant, and anthropomorphized? Why are there horses and a king? What is going on?| Historic Mysteries
In the secluded hills of 18th-century France, a monstrous terror lurked. Known as the Beast… The post Terrorizing 18th Century France: The Beast of Gévaudan (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
Humans have treasured peacocks for centuries. These ornate and colorful birds symbolize opulence, luxury, and beauty.| World Birds
Chickadees symbolize communication. They’re known for their vigilance and sociability. The chickadee spirit animal tends to be cheerful and protective.| World Birds
Majestic, strong, and imbued with magic, the griffin is a common heraldic symbol that joins the lion’s valor with the eagle’s elegance.| World Birds
Myna birds, also spelled “Mynah,” are members of the starling family found in southern Asia. The Myna bird is best known for its popularity as a pet thanks to its impressive ability to mimic sounds.| World Birds
Eagles are common symbols of might, regality, and ferocity. Often thought of as the king of birds, it’s not hard to imagine why eagles are the subject of so much awe. Eagles are apex predators who…| World Birds
From Egyptian scarabs to the lovely ladybug, beetles are the subject of significant symbolism for cultures around the world. This is no surprise. As a matter of fact, beetles are so numerous and…| World Birds
Orioles are brightly colored heralds of springtime and sunshine. In the United States, they are treasured backyard favorites.| World Birds
Postmodernism is dead, but its successor has not yet been crowned. Attributes of that successor have, however, begun to be elucidated. Among them is the idea that, after the scepticism of postmodernism, interest is re-emerging in the inexplicable, the unspeakable, in the things that cannot be encompassed rationally. Florian Niedlich calls this development a ‘religious … Oscillating Towards the Sublime Read More » The post Oscillating Towards the Sublime first appeared on Notes on Metamod...| Notes on Metamodernism
The swan is a universal symbol of elegance, romance, light, grace, beauty and purity. From the mysterious occult symbolism of the black swan to the feminine softness of the pure white swan, this bird’…| World Birds
Flycatcher is the name assigned to two major families of birds as well as several smaller families. The New World or “tyrant” flycatcher family is one of the largest families of birds with over four…| World Birds
Gulls have a bit of a reputation problem. Often referred to as “sky-rats” by their many detractors, it’s not too hard to see why the gull is so very maligned. Seagulls are loud and raucous…| World Birds
French journalist, screenwriter, and producer Laurent Coureau interviewed me about Hellebore and folk horror for the veteran e-zine LaSpirale.Org. You can read my interview (in French) here, or the original Q + A (in English) below.| Maria J. Pérez Cuervo
What has been buried ought not to return. The new issue of HELLEBORE is out now.| Maria J. Pérez Cuervo
I’d like to thank James Dixon and Lorna Richardson for inviting me to discuss archaeology and folk horror in HELLEBORE at the 5th Public Archaeology Twitter Conference. I’ve compiled all the tweets from my presentation in this post for easier reading. Thank you for inviting me to discuss history and archaeology in @helleborezine for #PATC5. I’m Maria, and I’m the founding editor of HELLEBORE, a small press magazine devoted to British #FolkHorror and the #Occult. Folk horror is enjoyin...| Maria J. Pérez Cuervo
The Wild Gods awaken. Issue 2 of Hellebore is out now.| Maria J. Pérez Cuervo
Trees of life or trees of death? Learn the role of sacred trees and fairy bushes in Celtic culture—in Ireland and beyond| Irish Myths
It’s no secret that storks are meaningful animals with a rich tradition of symbolism. Among birds, there are those that seem to have had a distinct impact on human cultures…| World Birds
