Winter Folklore: The Creatures of Christmas
From the animals that witnessed the Nativity, to the robins on our greetings cards and Santa’s reindeer, the creatures of Christmas truly animate the magic of the festive season.
Norwegian Folktales: The Ring in the Fish
The motif of the discarded ring recovered from a fish appears in the folklore of various regions
A Brief History of Trolls
Trolls come in many shapes and sizes. No one description can fit them all. Is there a core of Trollness which we can uncover?
The Firebird: Understanding the real trouble
An old Russian fairy tale brings us food for thought in these challenging times. Lisa Schneidau explores the mysterious story of the Firebird.
Il Gatto Mammone: The Italian Legend of the Cat King (Or Cat Demon?)
The Gatto Mammone is an influent folktale that very few people remember.