In Arthurian tradition the elusive sorceress Morgan le Fay becomes one of King Arthur’s most dangerous foes.
The exhibition "Spellbound: Magic, Ritual & Witchcraft" at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford examines the history of magic over eight
In Wales, legends and folklore of King Arthur and the Otherworld are never far away, and lakes are often the
There are may lakes scattered around Wales, each with their own unique characteristics and history. Many also have the most
The cutting of a couple’s wedding cake is often the highlight of a wedding reception with newlyweds making their first
Bees have been an ally to humankind since ancient times. Discover how even now we look to the wisdom of
In a daring act, facing frightful peril, Mark Twain exploited a legend to launch his onstage comic career. With his
If a bouquet of flowers arrives at our door, we’re more interested in who sent them. The Victorians were more
Incorporating folklore can add authenticity, richness and whole new layers of meaning to historical fiction. Novelist Melissa Harrison explores how
Bats feature in many myths, legends and folklore from many diverse cultures around the world, and are often associated with
here is no name from the period of England's witch trials more infamous than that of Matthew Hopkins, the self-styled
Japan is monster country. Nowhere else on earth has the sheer variety of bizarre beasties lurking in every shadow. And
The Japanese raccoon dog or tanuki, a shape-shifting, hedonistic and jovial trickster, has always lived in the borderlands between human
Follow the path marked by red torii gates and enter a world outside of the city, a world of meandering
Hares are widespread geographically, so hare stories are widespread culturally. But hares take on a surprising variety of roles in
Robin Hood is known by everyone as the English outlaw hero, dashing through the greenwood with his band of merry
We’ve got many different characters in Brazilian Folkcloric scene and they are related to all aspects of the land, weather,
The folklore of iron and smithing has been common since prehistory, and one of the oldest folktales tells of a
There was once a bright-white cow which travelled round the world, giving milk enough for all comers. Whoever drank of
The Fairy Census: 2014-2017 is a collection of modern fairy sightings. These have been collected through an internet questionnaire via
Animals played an important part in the everyday life of the ancients Celts. In Celtic mythology the lives of
Nowhere else on the planet in the last three hundred years has there been a pioneer narrative quite like the legends
Folklore is filled with tales of man-eating beasties and Australia is no exception, home to the dreaded Bunyip.
First-footing as a New Year custom is most common in Scotland and the north of England, but it does have
