Forest Folklore: Wild Gods, World Trees and Werewolves

Trees, by Joe McLaren.

A sneak peek of #FolkloreThursday’s new book, Treasury of Folklore – Woodlands and Forests: Wild Gods, World Trees and Werewolves. Come with us now on a journey into the forests; walk with us as we delve into the tales and traditions enfolded within the woodlands of the world. Pick up your lantern and step into the dark branches as we dig deep into the soil to unearth their mysteries. There are stories to be heard, so listen softly, and you will hear the tales the leaves of ages whisper into the wind …

Italian Folklore: The Devil’s Column, at the Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio

The body of Ambrose (with white vestments) in the crypt of Sant'Ambrogio basilica.

The Devil’s Column (Colonna del Diavolo), in Milan is the focus of one of Milan’s oldest and most beloved legends …

England’s Dark Dreaming: A Response to a Mythic Past, and an Uncertain Future

Ritual, Part IV (England’s Dark Dreaming № 15) © Paul Watson Charcoal drawing of a woman making rock art handprints

Paul Watson speaks to Dee Dee Chainey about the inspiration behind ‘England’s Dark Dreaming’, his second book of myth and folklore inspired artwork, available August 2018.

Top Mermaid Sightings in the Last Century that are Hard to Deny

mermaid sitting on a rock surrounded by mist

Mermaid sightings have been documented for centuries but they become really hard to deny when they happen in the same century you are born in. These top sightings have been documented by the news, scuba divers, military, tourists, and even government. Let us know what you think about these top sightings and if you believe in mermaids.

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