Fun Characters You Come Across When Researching Mythology

Fun Characters You Come Across When Researching Mythology

A couple of days ago I was researching creatures of mythology from different areas of the World for my art series when I came across some really fun ones from Japan that I wanted to share with you. There’s at least one that I would love to have in my house 🙂...
Wolverine Myths, Folklore and Spirit Animal Info

Wolverine Myths, Folklore and Spirit Animal Info

I’ve been curious about the myths and folklore about wolverines for a while since they live just a bit further up the mountain here and is one of our larger predators. So when my friend Jonquil asked me to write about them, I couldn’t resist. Some facts...
The Hedgehog is a Lovely Creature

The Hedgehog is a Lovely Creature

The adorable Hedgehog has been around for a long time and has changed little over the last 15 million years. There are many stories about this fellow from the areas where it exists (Europe, Asia, Africa, as well as being introduced in Australia and New Zealand) and I...
I Have Always Loved Folklore and Mythology

I Have Always Loved Folklore and Mythology

I’ve loved folklore since I was a small child and as I started reading larger books on my own, I also found a love for mythology and history. As a child, I was fascinated by the stories, the creatures and the characters and I still am.  You may have noticed that...
Draugen, a Scary and Deadly Character From Folklore

Draugen, a Scary and Deadly Character From Folklore

The Draug is a creature from Norwegian folklore, primarily in areas along the coast. Originally, he was a dead person whether in a grave mound or venturing out to haunt the living. Later, it became common to limit this creature to the spirit of a fisherman who died at...
Lene and the Raven, a story inspired by a painting

Lene and the Raven, a story inspired by a painting

I want to share this story I wrote. It was inspired by a painting of mine It was a sunny spring day in May. The snow was still there in the shade but where the sun had hit, the vegetation was starting to grow. Lene was walking the trail from the valley to the mountain...

Pin It on Pinterest