Sheep Folklore: The Life and Lore of the Shepherd
Sheep have been integral to British life for thousands of years, and a long tradition of lore has developed around shepherds and their flocks.
The Clarke Charm Collection: Of Witch Bottles, Witch Cakes and Hag Stones
Clarke’s charm collection reveals a range of uses, including cures for sore throats, the protection of seafarers from drowning, and good luck charms.
Madagascar Superstitions & Taboos: Fighting the Aye-Aye Fady
In some regions of Madagascar, it is considered fady to eat certain lemurs, meaning local taboos can actually act as a shield to protect specific species. However, aye-ayes appear to be the only lemur associated with fady leading to their persecution. How did the aye-aye end up drawing the short straw when it comes to local folklore?
The Witch Files: Going to Sea in an Eggshell
Make sure you crush up your eggshells after eating an egg, otherwise witches will use them as boats and cause great harm!
Mis-purrs-ecptions: Cat Folklore
Cats. It’s not just the internet that is obsessed with these (sometimes) mysterious creatures, it seems people have always been obsessed with these animals.