Folks, I think it's fair to say that the Persian myths on your library shelves are in serious need of an upgrade. Happily, one is here, and we're talking about it today.| A Fuse #8 Production
Hello there, dVerse Poets! It’s mid-October, and as a variation on autumnal themes, let’s turn to the supernatural and have …Continue reading →| dVerse
The Butchered Man is a medieval folktale from Ispanthia. More recently, a version of it appeared in Christopher Buehlman’s novel The Daughters’ War. This is a retelling in my own words. The Fable A family was driving a wagon through the woods on a dark night. There was a father, a mother, their three children,… The post The Butchered Man Folktale appeared first on Word & Sorcery.| Word & Sorcery
Nasreddin folktales come from 13th-century Turkey. Nasreddin is a clever scoundrel and a wise fool. Here are 26 of his best stories.| Word & Sorcery
Discover the intriguing world of salamanders, their regenerative powers, and the folklore intertwining magic and medicine throughout history.| Myth Crafts