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Image is the Minch, at the tip of Scotland. #GothicSpring #DailySpookLore #AncientSky #Mythology #MythologySky #CelticMythology #ScottishMythology #Folklore #FolkloreSky #CelticFolklore #ScottishFolklore #Celtic #CelticSky #Scotland #ScottishSky #Monster #MonsterSky #Merfolk #Mermaid #MermaidSky
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Image by Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire #LegendaryWednesday #GothicSpring #DailySpookLore #AncientSky #Mythology #MythologySky #GreekMythology #ClassicalMythology #Folklore #FolkloreSky #GreekFolklore #ClassicalFolklore #Greece #GreekSky #ClassicalSky #Monster #MonsterSky
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Image is Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes. #DailySpookLore #NationalReadingMonth #GothicSpring #BookSky #Literature #LiteratureSky #Fiction #FictionSky #Mystery #MysterySky #Crime #CrimeSky #ArthurConanDoyle #SherlockHolmes #SherlockHolmesSky #JeremyBrett #Monster #MonsterSky #Dog #Ghost
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Image is Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes. #DailySpookLore #NationalReadingMonth #GothicSpring #BookSky #Literature #LiteratureSky #Fiction #FictionSky #Mystery #MysterySky #Crime #CrimeSky #ArthurConanDoyle #SherlockHolmes #SherlockHolmesSky #JeremyBrett #Monster #MonsterSky #Dog #Ghost
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Image is Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes. #DailySpookLore #NationalReadingMonth #GothicSpring #BookSky #Literature #LiteratureSky #Fiction #FictionSky #Mystery #MysterySky #Crime #CrimeSky #ArthurConanDoyle #SherlockHolmes #SherlockHolmesSky #JeremyBrett #Monster #MonsterSky #Dog #Ghost
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According to Lewis Spence’s ‘A Water-Demon from Leith’, Shellycoat is a water monster, capable of extreme violence. It’s known for wearing a coat made of shells, which makes a clattering noise as it approaches. Image: Brettisagirl #mythologymonday #folklore #dailyspooklore
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According to Lewis Spence’s ‘A Water-Demon from Leith’, Shellycoat is a water monster, capable of extreme violence. It’s known for wearing a coat made of shells, which makes a clattering noise as it approaches. Image: Brettisagirl #mythologymonday #folklore #dailyspooklore
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According to Lewis Spence’s ‘A Water-Demon from Leith’, Shellycoat is a water monster, capable of extreme violence. It’s known for wearing a coat made of shells, which makes a clattering noise as it approaches. Image: Brettisagirl #mythologymonday #folklore #dailyspooklore
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In the lore of the Buryats, Ada is an evil entity that manifests itself in the form of a one-eyed cat. This malevolent creature resides in basements and abandoned places. But if you're not careful enough, it can follow you home and suffocate your baby at night. #caturday #dailyspooklore #folklore
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In the lore of the Buryats, Ada is an evil entity that manifests itself in the form of a one-eyed cat. This malevolent creature resides in basements and abandoned places. But if you're not careful enough, it can follow you home and suffocate your baby at night. #caturday #dailyspooklore #folklore
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In the lore of the Buryats, Ada is an evil entity that manifests itself in the form of a one-eyed cat. This malevolent creature resides in basements and abandoned places. But if you're not careful enough, it can follow you home and suffocate your baby at night. #caturday #dailyspooklore #folklore
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Among the Slavs, there exists a belief that the soul of a witch can leave her body while she is asleep, taking on the form of an animal or even a weather event. Such a soul escapes through a chimney at night, only to return with the first sunrise rays. #mythologymonday #dailyspooklore #folklore
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Among the Slavs, there exists a belief that the soul of a witch can leave her body while she is asleep, taking on the form of an animal or even a weather event. Such a soul escapes through a chimney at night, only to return with the first sunrise rays. #mythologymonday #dailyspooklore #folklore
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Among the Slavs, there exists a belief that the soul of a witch can leave her body while she is asleep, taking on the form of an animal or even a weather event. Such a soul escapes through a chimney at night, only to return with the first sunrise rays. #mythologymonday #dailyspooklore #folklore
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The Kitska Zhonka, or the maiden of River Kitsa, is a female water spirit from the Kola Peninsula. She is known for her fish tail and demands for human sacrifices. In return, she offers fishermen a bountiful catch, as she has dominion over all the fish in the river. #swampsunday #dailyspooklore
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In East Slavic lore, hair/fur contains one’s soul. It was customary for farmers to make a deal with Leshy (the forest lord): they promised to give him a "one-furred" cow, which referred to the animal's soul, and in return, he would spare the rest of their livestock. #dailyspooklore #folklore l
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In East Slavic lore, hair/fur contains one’s soul. It was customary for farmers to make a deal with Leshy (the forest lord): they promised to give him a "one-furred" cow, which referred to the animal's soul, and in return, he would spare the rest of their livestock. #dailyspooklore #folklore l
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In East Slavic lore, hair/fur contains one’s soul. It was customary for farmers to make a deal with Leshy (the forest lord): they promised to give him a "one-furred" cow, which referred to the animal's soul, and in return, he would spare the rest of their livestock. #dailyspooklore #folklore l
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Selma is a Norwegian cousin of Nessie. This cryptid inhabits Seljordsvannet, where it is reportedly described by locals as a massive, snake-like creature with glowing eyes. The first encounter with Selma was registered in 1750 🐍 #swampsunday #dailyspooklore #folklore Image: Hugo Heikenwaelder
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Selma is a Norwegian cousin of Nessie. This cryptid inhabits Seljordsvannet, where it is reportedly described by locals as a massive, snake-like creature with glowing eyes. The first encounter with Selma was registered in 1750 🐍 #swampsunday #dailyspooklore #folklore Image: Hugo Heikenwaelder
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In the lore of the Udmurts, Obyda is a demonic forest woman with the ability to suffocate solitary travelers. Her ankles are said to be sprained – a characteristic that signifies her connection to the other world. #dontgointothewoods #dailyspooklore #folklore
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In the lore of the Udmurts, Obyda is a demonic forest woman with the ability to suffocate solitary travelers. Her ankles are said to be sprained – a characteristic that signifies her connection to the other world. #dontgointothewoods #dailyspooklore #folklore
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In the lore of the Udmurts, Obyda is a demonic forest woman with the ability to suffocate solitary travelers. Her ankles are said to be sprained – a characteristic that signifies her connection to the other world. #dontgointothewoods #dailyspooklore #folklore
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In East Slavic tradition, laughter is tied to the life itself. The ability to laugh is how you can tell the living apart from the walking dead, as the latter can’t laugh anymore. Laughter also was used in folk-magic and healing rituals. #dailyspooklore #aprilfools #folklore Image: Ternovye
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In East Slavic tradition, laughter is tied to the life itself. The ability to laugh is how you can tell the living apart from the walking dead, as the latter can’t laugh anymore. Laughter also was used in folk-magic and healing rituals. #dailyspooklore #aprilfools #folklore Image: Ternovye
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If there's a theatre, there are ghosts! When a theatre is empty, a ghost light is left on the stage for safety reasons. But some people believe that the true purpose of it is to allow spirits to perform on stage, thereby preventing them from disturbing the living. #mythologymonday #dailyspooklore
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If there's a theatre, there are ghosts! When a theatre is empty, a ghost light is left on the stage for safety reasons. But some people believe that the true purpose of it is to allow spirits to perform on stage, thereby preventing them from disturbing the living. #mythologymonday #dailyspooklore
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If there's a theatre, there are ghosts! When a theatre is empty, a ghost light is left on the stage for safety reasons. But some people believe that the true purpose of it is to allow spirits to perform on stage, thereby preventing them from disturbing the living. #mythologymonday #dailyspooklore
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In Greek mythology, the Eleionomae are described as the naiads of swamp and marshes. They are known for sending visions to solitary travelers, often with the intention of either seducing them or luring them to their death. #swampsunday #dailyspooklore #folklore Image: Alexandra Dvornikova
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In Greek mythology, the Eleionomae are described as the naiads of swamp and marshes. They are known for sending visions to solitary travelers, often with the intention of either seducing them or luring them to their death. #swampsunday #dailyspooklore #folklore Image: Alexandra Dvornikova
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In Greek mythology, the Eleionomae are described as the naiads of swamp and marshes. They are known for sending visions to solitary travelers, often with the intention of either seducing them or luring them to their death. #swampsunday #dailyspooklore #folklore Image: Alexandra Dvornikova
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An old East Slavic superstition warns that bringing home cattails or reeds can summon the wrath of swamp spirits. And then they will retaliate by causing illnesses and misfortune to affect your family… #SwampSunday #dailyspooklore #folklore Image: Fizdi Prints