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  1. #FolkyFriday: In Greece, the #Christmas season often sees the decoration of boats, a nod to their deep maritime roots. Known as 'Karavaki,' this tradition honors St. Nicholas, the sailors' patron saint. These brightly lit boats symbolize safe voyages and the seafaring spirit. ⚓✨ #GreekFolklore #Karavaki

  2. According to Greek folklore, the Kallikantzaroi are goblin-like creatures that can only leave the underworld during the 12 days of Christmas. For those 12 days, they roam the earth carrying out all sorts of mischievous (and sometimes malicious) acts. #LegendaryWednesday

    🎨: John D. Batten

    #Folklore #GreekFolklore #Christmas #ChristmasFolklore #HolidayFolklore #Kallikantzaroi #Greece #Goblin

  3. According to Greek folklore, a person that committed the sacrilegious act of eating a sheep that had been killed or wounded by either a wolf or werewolf would transform into a vampiric creature known as a vrykolakas upon their death. #FaustianFriday

    🎨: Jean-Baptiste Oudry

    #Folklore #Superstition #Vrykolakas #Wolf #Werewolf #Vampire #Greece #GreekFolklore

  4. In Greek iconography, St Nicholas took over the role of Poseidon, and is therefore prayed to by sailors and when there’s an earthquake (the sea & earthquakes are under Poseidon’s control).

    dowsingfordivinity.com/2019/11

    #Earthquakes #EarthTremors #FolkloreThursday #folklore #Poseidon #SaintNicholas #Greece #GreekFolklore