Eating the famous hazel worm will give you powers of sight unmatched by other humans - which is a secret some people are willing to kill for.
#Austria #folktale #folklore #snake
wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/Doctor_Theophrast_a...
There is something wrong with the horses in the Kaliningrad region.
#Russia #folktale #folklore #horse
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Wish_Horse
When it comes to romance, the Devil is rather heteronormative.
#Germany #folktale #folklore #Devil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBtISw0rY7c
A rough-looking man is collapsed between two beer barrels, a bottle of beer in one hand and a tankard in the other. He is making a toast to a host of Little People who are egging him on to further excesses.
Ah well, it's Monday morning. But at least we can look back on a jolly weekend.
Illustration by Brock from 'English Fairy & Folk Tales' by Sidney Hartland, 1890.
#fairytale #folktale #folklore #fairies #faerie #Victorian
Once, the Devil tried confessing his sins, and receive the sacrament of absolution.
Which was rather awkward, for all concerned.
#Germany #folktale #folklore #Devil
wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Devil_in_the_Co...
Never ever shake a ghost's hand. That never ends well.
#Germany #folktale #folklore #ghost #ghoststory
wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Ghost_and_the_G...
Once, a group of giants decided to have a picnic on Alsen island, much to the consternation of the human locals.
#Denmark #folktale #folklore #giant
wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Alsen_Sund_and_...
Woe to those who love the immortal spirits of the mountains, for such romances will inevitably end in tragedy.
#Austria #folktale #folklore
wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Three_Blessed_M...
The dwarves of old knew how to summon dragon servants, and could provide these to others.
But those who own such a dragon should be careful to always heed the feeding instructions...
#Germany #folktale #folklore #dragon
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Dragon_Servant
Germany, too, has lost pirate treasures - and those who search for them.
#Germany #folktale #folklore #pirate
wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/Claus_St%C3%B6rtebe...
"Prepare to be swept away."
www.amazon.co.uk/Snow-Queen-S... #drama #saga #magic #romance #cominofage #happyworldtheatreday #reading #books #readers #folklore #folktale #ya #booklovers #booksky #mustread #papercut #art #booksandart
"Cursed is he who moves his neighbor’s boundary stone."
#Germany #folktale #folklore #ghost #ghoststory
wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Man_with_the_Bo...
Conflicts between mages are often fought to the death.
#Switzerland #folktale #folklore #magic
wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Mouse_Catcher_o...
One day, an alchemist's heir discovered the final, gruesome experiment of his former master.
#Germany #folktale #folklore
wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Alchemist_and_t...
The ghost of a murdered sailor haunts the dune valleys of Sylt Island.
#Germany #folktale #folklore #ghost #ghoststory #Sylt
wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Man_of_Dikjend%...
Beneath the ruins of Schauenforst Castle, a knight spends eternity with playing bowling as an ironic punishment.
#Germany #folktale #folklore #bowling #ghost #ghoststory
wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Golden_Bowling_...
My heart goes pitter pat!
Praise for Rain Bull from the amazingly talented New York Times Bestselling author of “Olivetti.”
Thanks, Allie !
Moon + Bird Books
Rep, Kristen Terrette
#author #illustrator #book #folktale
Do not build new facilities on the ruins of an old, haunted monastery - unless you are okay with inheriting their ghosts.
#Germany #folktale #folklore #ghost #ghoststory
wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Ghosts_Haunting...
If you know where the Devil dwells, stay away.
Instead of, you know, aggro'ing him.
#Germany #folktale #folklore #Devil
wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/An_Appearance_of_th...
Buildings can leave psychic impressions long after they are gone.
#Germany #folktale #folklore #ghost #ghoststory
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Ghostly_Mill
Do not raise your hand against the spirits, for nothing good will come from it.
#Italy #folktale #folklore
wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Salige_Maidens_...
Only a few witches' gatherings are presided over by the Devil's own grandmother!
#Germany #folktale #folklore #Devil
wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Devil%27s_Grand...
For blaspheming against the sacraments with his dog, the mind of a noble in Breinermoor was reduced to that of a dog. And even after death, he haunts the region in canine shape.
#Germany #folktale #folklore #dog
wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_%22Lordly_Dog%2...
You really shouldn't play with your food.
#Germany #folktale #folklore #bread
wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Silberkuhl_Mine...
Sunday Children can see funeral processions before they occur - but they had better stay out of their path...
#Germany #folktale #folklore
wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/Sunday_Children_See...
The Devil is sometimes willing to stick up for the little people - as long as he gets the opportunity to gloat in someone's face.
#Germany #folktale #folklore #devil
wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Devil_Helps_the...
"Don't ask for anything, and you will be much better rewarded than if you stand up for your rights!"
Yes, there are some rather _disturbing_ similarities between top execs and fairies...
#Germany #folktale #folklore #cow
wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Cow_from_the_Ro...
A weird looking little creature is gesticulating through an open window at a young woman in medieval dress. A spinning wheel is also present in the cramped stone-built wall.
The goblin Tom Tit Tot makes his presence known in the folk tale which bears his name. An 1892 illustration by Brock.
#folktale #fairytale #folklore #FairyTaleTuesday
Some ships are lost at sea.
But "lost" does not always mean "gone".
#Germany #folktale #folklore #ghost #ghoststory
wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Ghost_Ship_(Pel...
