a mothman on world folklore day? i don't mind getting my hands dirty for a beatdown of the century! #hd #worldfolkloreday #mothman

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Happy World Folklore Day!

Here is Black Shuck celebrating with a good old howl!

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Happy World Folklore Day!

Did you know that Potions: A Curious Tale features 50+ folklore and fairytale characters from across the globe?

Be sure to check out the free demo on Steam!

#worldfolkloreday #folklore #indiegames #indiedev

An illustration by Veselina Tomova from Spirited Away. A lino cut, digitally augmented with colours and patterns. It shows A man playing the harmonica in the woods; a circle of Little People dance around his feet.

Newfoundland and Labrador has a rich folklore tradition, well worth exploring and celebrating on #WorldFolkloreDay.

Tom Dawe’s SPIRITED AWAY is a chilling collection of fairy stories that he collected from communities across the province.

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A sculpted silver goat head pendant with decorative swirls on a chain against tree bark

A black ink drawing of a stylized jackalope on white paper. Black text above the animal reads "J" and "Jackalope"

Two pendants featuring the silhouettes of a jumping fox and leaping hare cut out of silver and embossed with a swirling texture hung from chains against a fence post, one above the other

Happy #WorldFolkloreDay!

Oh, now I thought it was #WorldFolkloreDay!

Solomon Caw - Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens - Arthur Rackham by forgottenbeauty | Redbubble Solomon Caw - Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens - Arthur Rackham Caption: "Preposterous!, cried Solomon in a rage." See more Peter Pan prints in my shop

Seeing a single crow is sometimes said to be a bad omen, but two is good luck. Three signifies change.
🎨Arthur Rackham redbubble.com/shop/ap/3368... #WorldFolkloreDay #folklore #art #vintage #illustration #FolkyFriday #illustrationart #superstition

Pumpkin Lanterns - Arthur Rackham by forgottenbeauty | Redbubble Pumpkin Lanterns -Arthur Rackham illustration From Peter Pan in Kensington Park

The Romans believed that owls were #witches in disguise that would then go suck the blood of children.
🎨Arthur Rackham redbubble.com/people/forgo... #FolkyFriday #art #vintage #illustration #folklore #mythology #homedecor #superstition #WorldFolkloreDay

The Fairy Queen with Carriage Drawn by Butterflies - Richard Doyle by forgottenbeauty | Redbubble Please look in my shop for more work from Richard Doyle and his contemporaries.

4/4 The Aztecs believed monarch butterflies were psychopomps transporting the souls of the dead. Their migration to Mexico coincides w/ the Day of the Dead, so it was believed their loved ones had returned. redbubble.com/shop/ap/3473... #FolkyFriday #WorldFolkloreDay #illustration #art

"Oh, What's That in the Hollow" - Edward Robert Hughes by forgottenbeauty | Redbubble This Edward Robert Hughes painting was inspired by a Christina Rossetti poem and takes its title from the lines: ‘Oh, what’s that in the hollow, so pale I quake to follow?’/’Oh, that’s a thin dead bod...

3/4 Several birds commonly serve as psychopomps, including ravens, crows, owls and sparrows. These psychopomp birds commonly gather in numbers at the house of the dying person. redbubble.com/shop/ap/3358... #FolkyFriday #folklore #gothic #mythology #art #homedecor #WorldFolkloreDay

The Valkyries Vigil - Edward Robert Hughes by forgottenbeauty | Redbubble The Valkyries Vigil - Edward Robert Hughes Hughes depiction of a valkyrie is not their usual fierce warrior personas. This one has an ethereal, fairy look to her. Please look in my shop for more wo...

2/4 In Norse #mythology Valkyries carry the souls of warriors slain in battle to Valhalla. Animals act as psychopomps as well. Bees can pass between worlds and serve as messengers. redbubble.com/people/forgo... #FolkyFriday #art #folklore #interiordesign #mythology #WorldFolkloreDay

Charon crosses the river Acheron - Gustave Dore by forgottenbeauty | Redbubble Charon crosses the river Acheron in Dante Alighieri's Inferno Canto 3, Gustave Dore And lo! toward us in a bark Comes on an old man hoary white with eld, Crying, "Woe to you wicked spirits!

1/4A psychopomp is a being who is responsible for guiding souls to the land of the dead. The term is used more widely today to mean someone who acts as a spiritual guide between worlds.
🎨Gustave Dore redbubble.com/people/forgo... #WorldFolkloreDay #art #HomeDesign #folklore #mythology #FolkyFriday

A photograph of a variety of folklore collections, including tales from Russia, Persia, Ireland, Japan, Vietnam, Bohemia, Finland, and the Amur region. The words "World Folklore Day" appear above.

Today is World Folklore Day! Chosen in honor of the coining of the word 'folklore' by English author and scholar William John Thoms, in a letter published on this day in 1846, it honors the traditional stories of the peoples of the world. #folklore #WorldFolkloreDay #💙📚 #Booksky

The Painter's Honeymoon - Sir Frederic Leighton by forgottenbeauty | Redbubble The Painters Honeymoon - Sir Frederic Leighton Please look in my shop for more work by Leighton and his contemporaries.

Teuton tradition had a newly married couple drink honey mead for 30 days, or a moon cycle, giving us the term "honeymoon".
🎨Sir Frederic Leighton redbubble.com/shop/ap/3472... #WorldFolkloreDay #art #wallart #interiordesign #folklore #mythology #FolkyFriday

The Radiant Moon - Robert Edward Hughes by forgottenbeauty | Redbubble The Radiant Moon, by Robert Edward Hughes, a companion to "The Weary Moon", also listed Please look in my shop for more work by Hughes and his contemporaries.

2/2 Candles were lit and the cakes offered up to Artemis. The candles represented the stars and moon's shine.
🎨Robert Edward Hughes redbubble.com/shop/ap/3538... #art #FolkyFriday #folklore #interiordesigner #preraphaelite #mythology #WorldFolkloreDay #wallart #gifts

Luna - Charles Edward Halle by forgottenbeauty | Redbubble Luna, by Charles Edward Halle Absolutely beautiful.

1/2 Ancient Greeks celebrated birthdays with moon shaped cakes made from flour, nuts, yeast and honey. These were sometimes known as ammilos votive cakes.
🎨Charles Edward Halle redbubble.com/shop/ap/3538... #art #WorldFolkloreDay #folklore #wallart #homedecor #mythology #FolkyFriday

Spirit of the Beehive - A. Duncan Carse by forgottenbeauty | Redbubble Spirit of the Beehive by A. Duncan Carse for Hans Christian Anderson fairy tales Please look in my shop for more work by Carse

2/2 In Norse #mythology the deity Kvasir was killed and his blood mixed with honey to create the Mead of Poetry, the imbibing of which imparts wisdom and poetic inspiration.
🎨Duncan Carse redbubble.com/people/forgo... #FolkyFriday #art #vintage #illustrationart #WorldFolkloreDay

Ariel and the Bee - The Tempest - Edmund Dulac by forgottenbeauty | Redbubble Please see my shop for more images from "The Tempest":https://www.redbubble.com/people/forgottenbeauty/shop/the+tempest?asc=u

1/2 In Greek #mythology bees were psychopomps and messengers of the gods. The gods were said to live on honey (nectar) and mead (ambrosia). Honey was used both medically and cosmetically. redbubble.com/people/forgo... #art #vintage #illustration #folklore #WorldFolkloreDay

🎨 Uncanny Gardens on Etsy

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🐰🧹 In Celtic & British lore, rabbits and hares were witches in disguise—but also clever, magical guides between worlds. In Appalachia, a rabbit-witch could bring luck or healing. Across cultures, they’re moon messengers & symbols of rebirth.
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So much folkore to learn and so little time! Must a least seek out a folk horror film to watch this evening.

Happy World Folklore Day!

We offer a wide selection of myths, legends, fairy tales, and fables for all ages in many languages at LanguageLizard.com!

#worldfolkloreday #bilingualkids #bilingualbooks #folktales #myths #legends #fables #bilingualeducation

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Meet the greater #Honeyguide, a bird famous for leading people to wild bee nests! In northern Mozambique, Yao honey-hunters call “brrr-hm!” and the honeyguide responds, guiding them to honey. Humans harvest the sweet reward, and the bird feasts on leftover wax.

🐝 #FolkyFriday: Explore the #Bechbretha (“Bee Judgments”), 7th-century Irish law! 🍯 #WorldFolkloreDay 🎉
Honey was precious, bees sacred—Brehon laws covered bee ownership, swarms, trespass & sharing honey. In Tír na nÓg, rivers flowed with mead! 🌊🍻 A perfect nod to old Bartholomew Fairs. 🍻 #Beelore

“Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can't remember who we are or why we're here.” – Sue Monk Kidd

On World Folklore Day, Redwood recognizes the enduring power of storytelling. Stories not only preserve knowledge but also foster connection and empathy, making learning truly last.

#WorldFolkloreDay #Storytelling #ContinuousLearning

I pre-ordered Sacha Coward's book last year and it ALMOST arrived on #WorldFolkloreDay (which was yesterday). Never mind, I'm sure it'll still apply for all time.

Also: yes, I am in my "being cited in non-fiction" era.

13 teas inspired by oral folklore from all over the world! This collection will grow over time as we’re inspired to add more myths to the lineup. Available annually 8/22-12/3!

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Background is an illustration of a forest. The top of the graphic reads, “World Folklore Day.” Below are various book covers from Lee & Low Books that contain themes surrounding folklore. All cover art copyright © 2024 Lee & Low Books. Lee & Low Books logo.

✨Happy #WorldFolkloreDay! Here are some book recommendations to help you celebrate the tales that helped make us the readers that we are today.💚

The Fairy Coffins. Found buried near Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh in 1836. Each of the 17 wooden coffins found contained a miniature wooden figure. Their purpose and use is uncertain, they could have links to witchcraft, or represent the victims of Burke and Hare. #Worldfolkloreday

The Eaglestone, Baslow Edge, Derbyshire. It is thought to be named after the Celtic goddess Aigle.Sometimes known as The Turning Stone as it has been told that several times a year it turns over when a cockerel crows at dawn. Local men used to climb it as part of wedding customs. #Worldfolkloreday