#mythsandlegends — Public Fediverse posts

@Ramenrabbi @j2d2 big fan of #Moonshots. #MythsAndLegends is also a fun one.

Ancient Mystery, Fabled Prophecy, Biblical Horsemen, One Epic Task. Nothing in their wildest imagination could have prepared them for what lay in wait! Feathers of the Phoenix: Under the Norse Star is newly released by Cheryl Carpinello.
#youngadult #mythsandlegends #books
https://www.amazon.com/Feathers-Phoenix-Under-Norse-Star-ebook/dp/B0G55T319C/

https://www.storyangles.com/post/classic-urban-legends

Classic Urban Legends.
Reflecting our deepest fears and desires.

#mythsandlegends #urbanlegend #fear #mythology #StoryAngles #scarystories

https://www.storyangles.com/post/classic-urban-legends

Classic Urban Legends.
Reflecting our deepest fears and desires.

#mythsandlegends #urbanlegend #fear #mythology #StoryAngles #scarystories

Sirens Go Off by Reina Callier weaves together the various traditions about the Sirens - their creation, their involvement in various heroes' stories, and their eventual end - into a cheeky, rollicking romp through the world of Greek myth. "Humor funny enough for the gods."
#mythsandlegends #humor #books
https://www.amazon.com/Sirens-Go-Off-Reina-Callier-ebook/dp/B0FKXMZ459/

Can an elf and a dwarf truly be friends, or will dragonfire consume them both? is a question asked by Tiffani Sahara in Of Dwarves and Dragons, a short story of Tigraen.
#fantasy #mythsandlegends #books
https://www.amazon.com/Dwarves-Dragons-Short-Stories-Tigraen-ebook/dp/B0FK43GKND/

In the Shadow of Dragons by Kathleen Cunningham Guler is an epic pre-King Arthur Tale and book 2 in the Macsen's Treasure series. "It's the sort of book you could read again and find something new every time."
#mythsandlegends #fantasy #books
https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Dragons-Macsens-Treasure-Book-ebook/dp/B004K1EZME/

Beneath the weight of stone and silence, the city tells its stories. Hippocampi hold the globe aloft. A dome shields forgotten footsteps. Victory raises her hand to no one. These are monuments to ideas we stopped remembering. #photography #architecture #mythsandlegends #light #throwbackthursday

Have you grabbed your copy yet?! Don't miss the discount and get it on #Kobo today!

Read the excerpt now: https://thepagesof.wordpress.com/?p=6632

#RelatableCharacters #mythsandlegends #contemporaryFantasy #YAfiction #dreams #bookrecommendations #bookstodon

Meet Miral, a book-loving teenager whose quiet world takes a thrilling turn when she discovers she’s a Dream Catcher!

Join her on an unforgettable journey through the realms of dreams and nightmares as she battles dark forces, unravels family secrets, and learns what it truly means to come of age.

📖 Ready to escape into Miral’s world? Grab your copy today and let the adventure begin: https://www.kobo.com/ebook/where-dreams-reside-3

#bookstodon #books2024 #newrelease #yafantasy #comingofage #stories #MythsandLegends

Went for a lovely autumnal walk along the Ridgeway to Wayland's Smithy today. Last year I wrote about the myths and legends of this area. Read more here:

http://ghostcatcherisles.com/2023/11/30/whispers-of-the-ancient-an-autumn-expedition-to-the-enigmatic-white-horse-of-uffington-the-ridgeway-and-waylands-smithy/ 

#waylandssmithy #theridgeway #uffingtonwhitehorse #ghostcatcherisles #mythsandlegends #autumnwalks #autumn

Went for a lovely autumnal walk along the Ridgeway to Wayland's Smithy today. Last year I wrote about the myths and legends of this area. Read more here:

http://ghostcatcherisles.com/2023/11/30/whispers-of-the-ancient-an-autumn-expedition-to-the-enigmatic-white-horse-of-uffington-the-ridgeway-and-waylands-smithy/ 

#waylandssmithy #theridgeway #uffingtonwhitehorse #ghostcatcherisles #mythsandlegends #autumnwalks #autumn

Went for a lovely autumnal walk along the Ridgeway to Wayland's Smithy today. Last year I wrote about the myths and legends of this area. Read more here:

http://ghostcatcherisles.com/2023/11/30/whispers-of-the-ancient-an-autumn-expedition-to-the-enigmatic-white-horse-of-uffington-the-ridgeway-and-waylands-smithy/ 

#waylandssmithy #theridgeway #uffingtonwhitehorse #ghostcatcherisles #mythsandlegends #autumnwalks #autumn

Went for a lovely autumnal walk along the Ridgeway to Wayland's Smithy today. Last year I wrote about the myths and legends of this area. Read more here:

http://ghostcatcherisles.com/2023/11/30/whispers-of-the-ancient-an-autumn-expedition-to-the-enigmatic-white-horse-of-uffington-the-ridgeway-and-waylands-smithy/ 

#waylandssmithy #theridgeway #uffingtonwhitehorse #ghostcatcherisles #mythsandlegends #autumnwalks #autumn

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#Loudwire
13 Rock + Metal Curses, Myths + Legends Explained
Selling souls, white lighters, full blood transplants, government conspiracies and more.

https://loudwire.com/rock-metal-curses-myths-legends-explained/

#RockAndMetalCurses #MythsAndLegends #Superstitions #Mythos #UrbanLegends #MusicalCurses #MusicMythology #CursedMusicians #TragicPerformances #PerformersDemise

... the curious cryptids ...
#cryptidmuseum #cryptid #cryptozoology #mythsandlegends
#unexplainedphenomena #mysteriouscreatures #monsters #legendarybeasts #cryptidculture
#stopmotion #museum #curiosities #cabinetofcuriosities

L.V. Ditchkus dishes up more myth and mystery in the second book of her Sasquatch series: Mission of the Sasquatch.
#mythsandlegends #mystery #books #promo
https://www.amazon.com/Mission-Sasquatch-Book-II-ebook/dp/B087QN8957/

The search for unknown animals starts here with Matt Bille's Of Books and Beasts: A Cryptozoologist's Library.
#mythsandlegends #UnexplainedMysteries #books #promo. https://www.amazon.com/Books-Beasts-Cryptozoologists-Library-World-ebook/dp/B09MV9SSH3/

I've been a bit absent from here lately, because I've been working on this. Any #Northumberland folk, please do check it out. Or if you're thinking of coming this way for a holiday or trip (which I highly encourage, it's a magical part of the world), do come my way!

#storytelling #folklore #storyteller #GuidedWalks #HistoryTours #MythsAndLegends #BritishFolklore #VisitNorthumberland #SelfPromo #SmallBusiness

An old Hob. #draweveryday #ded2023 #mythsandlegends @Wossy #folklore

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In the legend of Childe Rowland, the titular hero embarks on a quest to save his sister, Burd Ellen, who was stolen and imprisoned by the king of Elfland after she ran widdershins (anti-clockwise) around a church while playing.

Unlike his two older brothers, who failed on the same mission and were themselves imprisoned, Rowland follows the advice of the wizard Merlin to the letter, and is able to save his siblings.

The origin of this tale is a bit of a mystery (see next toot), but some versions suggest that it's a Border story, with links to places in #Cumbria and #Northumberland.

#MythologyMonday #Folklore #EnglishFolklore #ScottishFolklore #legend #mythology #MythsAndLegends

Trying to think of some Northumbrian folklore snippets that would fit the #MythologyMonday theme of nonviolence leads me to muse on the relationship between our Border legends and violence.

This was an area where violence was a normal part of life (more so than in many other places) for centuries, and it's reflected in our folklore. While we find some heroes (or anti-heroes) who win the day by trickery, one notable feature of several tales is that the hero is offered a direct choice between a violent and nonviolent route. They are often depicted as taking the nonviolent path, but this is the "wrong" way - the coward's way - and leads to their failure or downfall!

A reflection of values, maybe of a time and place when local position was won by violence, feuds were settled by the sword, and the laws of the land (Border or "March" law differed from general English or Scottish law) allowed for a tit-for-tat retaliation system.

Maybe the opposite of the theme here, but historical context will always be fascinating to me!

Pictured: The medieval border fortress of Etal Castle, in the 15th Century the site of a pitched battle between Lord Manners of Etal and Lord Heron of Ford (a couple of miles up the road) and their respective men, in which Heron was killed - the result of a petty feud between neighbours.

#Folklore #LocalHistory #Northumberland #BorderHistory #NorthumberlandHistory #Medieval #MedievalHistory #Legends #MythsAndLegends

And the online ticket shop is also up and running! Tickets are available for my open-air storytelling sessions from April to June, with dates for later in the summer to come.

If you're going to be around Northumberland or the Scottish Borders this summer and enjoy folktales and legends, stories in the open air, or want to try something new and different, I'd love to see you here! The experience has been described in reviews as "magical", "entrancing" and "wondrous" - and it's very affordable too, with adult tickets at £6 (concessions and family tickets available).

There will also be one or two special evening events on certain nights of the year, with tickets for the Beltane Fireside night already on sale.

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/spindrift-stories

#Northumberland #VisitNorthumberland #ScottishBorders #ThingsToDoNorthumberland #FamilyEvents #NorthumberlandHolidays #Storytelling #Storyteller #Events #SelfPromo #SmallBusiness #Folklore #Folktales #Legends #MythsAndLegends

International Cryptid Museum
#cryptidmuseum #cryptid #cryptozoology #mythsandlegends
#unexplainedphenomena #mysteriouscreatures #monsters #legendarybeasts #cryptidculture
#aiart #generativeart

Continuing to organise photos from last year. This is a somewhat unusual view from the Storr, a little above the beaten path. Looks to me like the spine of some ancient mythical creature diving under the landscape 🙂

#IsleofSkye #ScottishLandscapes #ScottishGeology #mythsandLegends

Continuing to organise photos from last year. This is a somewhat unusual view from the Storr, a little above the beaten path. Looks to me like the spine of some ancient mythical creature diving under the landscape 🙂

#IsleofSkye #ScottishLandscapes #ScottishGeology #mythsandLegends

Continuing to organise photos from last year. This is a somewhat unusual view from the Storr, a little above the beaten path. Looks to me like the spine of some ancient mythical creature diving under the landscape 🙂

#IsleofSkye #ScottishLandscapes #ScottishGeology #mythsandLegends

Continuing to organise photos from last year. This is a somewhat unusual view from the Storr, a little above the beaten path. Looks to me like the spine of some ancient mythical creature diving under the landscape 🙂

#IsleofSkye #ScottishLandscapes #ScottishGeology #mythsandLegends

Continuing to organise photos from last year. This is a somewhat unusual view from the Storr, a little above the beaten path. Looks to me like the spine of some ancient mythical creature diving under the landscape 🙂

#IsleofSkye #ScottishLandscapes #ScottishGeology #mythsandLegends

Like #paranormal or spooky #podcasts? 🎙️ 📻
I love them! Some of my favorites are:
#astonishinglegends
#somewhereintheskies
#themidnightlibrary
#Lore
#withinthewires
#Euphomet
#americanhauntings
#TheMicahHanksProgram
#PodcastUFO

For extra fun, I like listening to:
#MythsandLegends
Literally anything by #GrimandMild
#Borasca
#HelloFromTheMagicTavern
#Unwell (OMG, you have to check this out!)
I also really liked #BeatrixGreene.

As a #freelance #creative, the thing I struggle with most is self-promotion and marketing - which unfortunately is a big part of freelancing!

Which is leading up to say, I'm always looking for work. I don't intend to spam the feed on here with this sort of thing, but if anyone is looking for a #storyteller or someone to run #CreativeWorkshops, I have lots of dates available in the new year and beyond.

I have a background in #EFLTeaching and #CreativePractition and can offer #EFLTutoring; performance #Storytelling of #TraditionalStories; #StoryMaking and #CreativeWriting workshops (I have a Masters in Writing for Young People); and #Folklore talks for adults, with a focus on #Northumberland and the #ScottishBorders. I have lots of experience working with #schools and #YouthGroups.

I try to keep my prices affordable, I tailor sessions to the needs of a group, and I can offer online sessions as well as in-person events. I've been working in the above areas for over a decade.

There's more info on my website: https://spindriftstories.wordpress.com/ or just get in touch if you have any queries, ideas, or project ideas!

Apologies for the self-promotion, it won't happen often. Boosts appreciated, but no obligation!

#JobSearch #Freelance #ArtsJobs #Education #MythsAndLegends

Some of my interests as hashtags
#SpaceHistory #Apollo
#history
#HistoryOfMedicine #MedicalHistory #histmed
#WWII
#WWI
#ClassicHorror #ClassicHorrorFilms #ClassicHorrorMovies
#HorrorMovies
#HammerHorror
#Svengoolie
#FolkHorror #folklore #MythsAndLegends
#Lovecraft #HPL
#MRJames #GhostStories #SupernaturalFiction
#VintageSewingMachines #AntiqueSewingMachines
#1960s
#Music #PsychedelicMusic #Psychedelic60s #60sMusic
#Books #Bibliophile
#Houseplants #IndoorGardening #Orchids

Some of my interests as hashtags
#SpaceHistory #Apollo
#history
#HistoryOfMedicine #MedicalHistory #histmed
#WWII
#WWI
#ClassicHorror #ClassicHorrorFilms #ClassicHorrorMovies
#HorrorMovies
#HammerHorror
#Svengoolie
#FolkHorror #folklore #MythsAndLegends
#Lovecraft #HPL
#MRJames #GhostStories #SupernaturalFiction
#VintageSewingMachines #AntiqueSewingMachines
#1960s
#Music #PsychedelicMusic #Psychedelic60s #60sMusic
#Books #Bibliophile
#Houseplants #IndoorGardening #Orchids

Some of my interests as hashtags
#SpaceHistory #Apollo
#history
#HistoryOfMedicine #MedicalHistory #histmed
#WWII
#WWI
#ClassicHorror #ClassicHorrorFilms #ClassicHorrorMovies
#HorrorMovies
#HammerHorror
#Svengoolie
#FolkHorror #folklore #MythsAndLegends
#Lovecraft #HPL
#MRJames #GhostStories #SupernaturalFiction
#VintageSewingMachines #AntiqueSewingMachines
#1960s
#Music #PsychedelicMusic #Psychedelic60s #60sMusic
#Books #Bibliophile
#Houseplants #IndoorGardening #Orchids

Some of my interests as hashtags
#SpaceHistory #Apollo
#history
#HistoryOfMedicine #MedicalHistory #histmed
#WWII
#WWI
#ClassicHorror #ClassicHorrorFilms #ClassicHorrorMovies
#HorrorMovies
#HammerHorror
#Svengoolie
#FolkHorror #folklore #MythsAndLegends
#Lovecraft #HPL
#MRJames #GhostStories #SupernaturalFiction
#VintageSewingMachines #AntiqueSewingMachines
#1960s
#Music #PsychedelicMusic #Psychedelic60s #60sMusic
#Books #Bibliophile
#Houseplants #IndoorGardening #Orchids