5 Urban Legends and Myths for a Spooky Night
Growing up, most of us have already experienced camping out in the woods with our friends and family. A favorite pastime to do while out camping is gathering around a fire and listening to stories from each other.
Have a lovely Samhain/Halloween celebration
It doesn’t matter what you call it or when you celebrate it, or if you celebrate at all. Have a wonderful Samhain evening
The Mare from Folklore – The Cause of Your Nightmares
Have you ever had a nightmare or experienced sleep paralysis? According to folklore, this lady is the reason why that happens. I’ve also included some from non-European countries.
The Werewolf – another creature from Folklore
Next on my list of myths and folklore is the Werewolf. So that’s what we’re diving into today. But we won’t be talking about the one in movies that much. I want to give you a summary of the folklore.
Enjoy your celebration!
It’s Lammas/Lughnasadh or Imbolc on the other side – Have a lovely celebration whether you celebrate today, tomorrow, last night or later
The Hulder – Seductive Lady of Scandinavian Folklore
Today, we’re taking a look at the hulder og skogsrå, a seductive lady of the forest that could be both helpful and dangerous. Scandinavians describe her slightly differently but I have no doubt it’s the same lady.
The Draug – a Scary and Deadly Character From Norwegian Folklore
The Draug is a creature from Norwegian folklore, primarily in areas along the coast. He’s definitely not someone you’d want to meet.
Today’s the day to celebrate Spring
Have a lovely celebration, no matter what you call it 🙂
Vættr – the little people or wights of Scandinavian folklore
In Nordic folklore, you’ll find the wights in several varieties. Both wights related to farms, land and sea as well as forests. Learn more about who they are and what they do in this video
The Elves of Norse Mythology and Modern Folklore
Let’s dive into the subject of Elves. The ones from Norse Mythology are quite different from the cartoon and modern fairytale version.
Do you want to be my guest on this blog?
I would love to have you as a guest on the blog, writing about your life as a pagan, tips for pagans, or anything related to the content of The Witch’s Library.
May You Have a Merry Jul
By whatever name you call the holiday related to the solstice (I call it Jul), have an amazing time and a lovely celebration!
