Folklore: As I Live and Breathe!

Castle with turrets in the fog

You cannot venture into the world of internet Folklore without stumbling on the constant squabbles over what folklore is “right” and which version of a story is “correct”, yet the funny thing is that the fact these arguments exist means that people are not grasping how complex Folklore is, nor understanding the forces that drive it.

The Folklore of Exorcism

The influences of folklore in the beliefs and rituals of exorcism are traced by Dr. Francis Young, who explores these effects in a practice common to many cultures and countries.

The Clarke Charm Collection: Of Witch Bottles, Witch Cakes and Hag Stones

William James Clarke with his pet snake, c. early 1900s © Scarborough Museums Trust

Clarke’s charm collection reveals a range of uses, including cures for sore throats, the protection of seafarers from drowning, and good luck charms.

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