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Mabon (?) and the Autumn Equinox

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Fye Bridge: the place where scolds, strumpets (and witches) were punished

6 days ago Leo S

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• Myths and Legends

An Estonian tale: the Maiden of the Milky Way

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• Myths and Legends

Inuit mythology: the Qallupilluit

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• Holiday, folklore and Traditions

Vulcanalia: appeasing the God of fire

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• History

August 18 – The day of Austrian witches!

1 month ago Leo S

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• Holiday, folklore and Traditions

Ferragosto: history, traditions (and curses) of one of the most beloved holidays in Italy

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• Holiday, folklore and Traditions

August 10th: the tears of Saint Lawrence and the night of the shooting stars

2 months ago Leo S

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• Holiday, folklore and Traditions

Lammas: welcoming the harvest

2 months ago Leo S

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• Holiday, folklore and Traditions

The Month of August: holidays, falling stars and folklore

2 months ago Leo S

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• Holiday, folklore and Traditions

The weather folklore of St. Swithin’s Day

2 months ago Leo S

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• Food

Riga Black Balsam: there’s a legend that this Latvian herbal liqueur saved an ailing Catherine the Great!

2 months ago Robin

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The Thousand-Year Rose of Hildesheim Cathedral

3 months ago Adam

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• Holiday, folklore and Traditions

Tanabata: the Japanese Star Festival

3 months ago Pavel

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• Holiday, folklore and Traditions

June 30: National Meteor Watch Day

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• Holiday, folklore and Traditions

Midsummer: history, folklore and magic

3 months ago Leo S

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• Holiday, folklore and Traditions

The fascinating story of Nocino, the witches’ liqueur.

3 months ago randomcollabs

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• Holiday, folklore and Traditions

The albumen of St. John: a curious Italian tradition

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• Holiday, folklore and Traditions

St John’s eve: ancient rituals to mark midsummer

3 months ago Ivan

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• History

Wat Mahabut, the vibrant temple that honors a legendary ghost bride.

4 months ago Robin

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• Travel

Kiezu-no-hi (the Eternal Flame) and the stunning Mt Misen, Miyajima

4 months ago Pavel

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• Travel

Ado Awaye: the quiet Nigerian town surrounded by myths and legends

4 months ago Ivan

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• History

Behind the myth of 19th-Century grotesque ‘Tear Catchers’

4 months ago Leo S

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• Travel

Explore Monsanto, “the most Portuguese town in Portugal”

5 months ago Danilo G.

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• Holiday, folklore and Traditions

April 23 is St. George’s Day, England’s National Day!

5 months ago Leo S

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• Holiday, folklore and Traditions

April 9: National Unicorn Day

6 months ago randomcollabs

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• Holiday, folklore and Traditions

Some surprising things you (probably) didn’t know about Good Friday

6 months ago Leo S

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• People, mysteries and stories

The centuries-old ghost stories of the haunted Dock Street Theater

6 months ago Leo S

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• Holiday, folklore and Traditions

The Roman Goddes Luna

6 months ago Pavel

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• Holiday, folklore and Traditions

Hilaria: the roman festival that commemorated the worship of the Phrygian goddess Cybele and her devotee Attis

6 months ago Adam

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• Holiday, folklore and Traditions

March, 17: It’s St Patrick’s Day!

6 months ago Robin

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• Holiday, folklore and Traditions

Bacchanalia: the festivals of Bacchus, Roman God of Wine and Fertility

6 months ago Leo S

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• Holiday, folklore and Traditions

The Ides of March and the celebration of roman goddess Anna Perenna

6 months ago Pavel

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• Travel

Exploring the Ghost Stories on top of Paris’ Eiffel Tower

7 months ago Danilo G.

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Ancient celebrations of March 1st

7 months ago Adam

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• People, mysteries and stories

The mystery of the Death Ship of Platte River, Wyoming

7 months ago Leo S

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• Holiday, folklore and Traditions

Schignano Carnival: between melancholy, myths, century-old traditions and local history

7 months ago Anya016

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• Myths and Legends

The Black Dog of Newgate

7 months ago Leo S

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• Holiday, folklore and Traditions

February 17: International Cat’s day

7 months ago Adam

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• Holiday, folklore and Traditions

Valentines Day and the Wolf

7 months ago Leo S

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• Holiday, folklore and Traditions

Who was the real St. Valentine? The (many) myths behind the Inspiration for Valentine’s Day ~

7 months ago Leo S

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St Gobnait – the patron saint of bees and beekeeping

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