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 …

Anasyrma: President Trump & the Power of the Pussyhat

View of the Women's March on Washington from the roof of the Voice of America building © Voice of America https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_Women%27s_March#/media/File:Women%27s_March_2017-01_(12).jpg

nasyrma, or the lifting of one’s skirts to expose genitalia, has been used throughout history and mythology as a method to ward off evil and shame men for their actions. Arguably, the viral Pussyhat™ from the 2017 Women’s March that was worn by thousands of women around the globe can be seen a resurfacing of […]

Meet the Hulders (Whether You Want to or Not)

Young girls are enchanted to believe they are marrying their sweethearts, when in fact they will be marrying hulders - Image of girl with candle meeting her husband in a crowded room

The Norwegian hulder-folk pursue Christian-folk – kidnapping their children, making them their partners and servants, and getting their help to steal food.

Folklore of Food: Traditional Christmas Food

Twelfth Night Merrymaking in Farmer Shakeshaft’s Barn

Food and feasting is at the centre of our Christmas celebrations, and folklore and customs play an important part in what we eat.

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