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Cat Sith of Scottish Folklore

Ever seen a spctral Kitty?

The Cat Sith of Scottish Lore, a large black cat with a white chest patch, prowls for souls at Samhain.

Leave a bowl of milk or icecream to appease it to risk a curse!

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Have a Spooktacular #NationalIceCreamMonth !🍦👻 Charlie Dinnebeck’s ghost haunts 'Walrus Ice Cream,' flipping root beer kegs 🥤🔄 & knocking clocks 🕰️ off walls.

This #SpookySaturday 👻🍦enjoy a scoop at this Fort Collins, CO spot, but beware—Charlie just might Scream 😱 for ice cream 🍨 from the basement! #GhostLore 👻

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The May Paw Dance

🌼Happy Beltane!🐈 Merry May Day! 🐈‍⬛

Around the Maypole, ribbons twirl, A festive dance begins to swirl— But look! Who’s darting through the green? The cleverest cats you’ve ever seen.

With paws as soft as petal rain, They chase the streamers, leap again; Their whiskers twitch with pure delight, Batting at colors, pink and white.

The children laugh, the music plays, While tabby, ginger, black, and gray Weave in and out, a furry spree, Their own sweet Maypole jamboree.

So if you join the May Day cheer, And find a ribbon tugged quite near, It’s likely just a playful paw— A cat who loves the springtime awe!

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🎨Margaryta Yermolayeva

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Ireland's Beltane flower festival

Starting April 24, Ireland’s Beltane flower festivals herald May 1! 💮

Sacred Hawthorn trees, fairy portals to the Aos Sí, bloom with magic. #BookChatWeekly

🌼Dressed as May Bushes with primrose and gorse, they honor Belenus’s solar fires and Áine’s fertile summer, guarding against evil.

🧚‍♀️Beware: cutting a fairy thorn invites their wrath.

🎨 by Mary Cicely Barker.

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The Fisherman and the Genie

The DJinn’s Bargain In 1001 Nights, a fisherman nets a jar-bound #Djinn, its rage centuries old. Freed, it promises wonders, but gratitude morphs into a deadly wits’ duel. Picture its smoky form swirling from a cracked lamp, eyes like dying embers, offering a destiny you can’t refuse—yet can’t survive. The desert holds no mercy.

The Fisherman and the Genie - Arabian Nights 🎨by Forgotten Beauty

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Ved-Ava Finnish Water Goddess

Meet Ved-ava, Finnish water goddess of abundance & fishing. A mermaid-like sea creature with a fish tail & enchanting voice, she seduces with song. Revered by fishermen, she's Vete-ema in Estonia & Mother of Water to Russia's Mordvins.

Art by Victor Nizovtsev

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Maren of Skelwick, Shetland Fairylore

In Shetland’s Skelwick, Maren spun flax so fine it rivaled spider silk , her wheel humming by the hearth on a stormy night She sang an old tune to ward off Trows gnarled fairy folk who envied human craft. But one Trow, Grimni from Houlland hill heard her song as a call.

Smitten he left a silver coin by her wheel, etched with runes. Then a pearl, shells that sang, and a whalebone comb. Maren kept them, whispering thanks. On the seventh night, Grimni rasped, “Ye’ve taken me gifts—ye’re mine.”

The floor split down, she went to his moss-lit hall. #Trows danced, crowning her with fishbone But Maren clutched a rusted nail, Trows hate iron. She tricked #Grimni to fetch water drove the nail into the wall, and climbed free as the hall crumbled.

A week had passed in a night. Her gifts turned to dust, but her wheel bore Trow scratches. She hung iron above her door ever after.

Trow 🎨by Mark Bere Peterson

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Unicorn Horns In medieval times, #unicorn horns, known as #alicorns, were treasured for their miraculous healing powers. 🧙‍♂️

Royal alchemists crafted potent plant-based antidotes, harnessing the power of alicorns to combat plagues and neutralize snake and scorpion venom.

Photo: Three Unicorn horns from the Mariakerk in Utrecht, now on display at the Rijksmuseum.

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Unicorn Lore

Legend has it that a unicorn's horn could purify poisons with a mere touch, a power celebrated in the 14th century text, Physiologus. 🌿#Unicornmagic 🦄

✨ When a snake 🐍 tainted a vast lake, leaving many animals thirsty, a noble unicorn graced the scene.

With a mighty gesture, it made the sign of the cross with its horn, cleansing the toxic #water, allowing all creatures to drink safely. ✝️💦 What a miraculous gift!

Art by Masterpiece of Numbers

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Primrose Folk Magic

Primroses, harbingers of #Spring, weave a rich tapestry of folklore and folk magic tied to rebirth and regrowth. 🇬🇧In British tales, these pale yellow blooms—known as 'first roses'—were keys to fairy realms. 🧚‍♀️ Gather thirteen, place them on a Devon fairy rock, and a portal might open to treasures or mischief; too few or too many, and the fairies cursed you with ill luck. 🍀 In Ireland, they honored #Brigid, goddess of renewal, blooming at Imbolc to signal life’s return, while Germanic lore saw them sprout where Freya’s feet kissed the earth, reviving barren lands. 💐

Their magic was practical, too. In rural England, primrose garlands crowned doorways on May Day, their fresh growth barring witches and malevolent fairies—protection born of Spring’s cleansing power.

🌿🧹 Petals scattered on thresholds kept evil spirits from crossing, a shield of renewal against winter’s dregs. For healing, Welsh folk crushed primrose leaves with honey into a salve to 'renew the blood,' or brewed them into tea to banish colds, trusting the flower’s early vigor to carry the sun’s warmth into weary bodies. ☀️🍵

Love magic bloomed with primroses, too. Scottish lasses slipped them under pillows on #Beltane eve, dreaming of suitors as the season’s fertility stirred. 💖 In Cornwall, wreaths of primrose, woven with red thread, were worn to draw affection, the flower’s link to Freya sparking romantic regrowth. ❤️ To court fairy favor, posies were left by wells or stone circles—offerings to ensure thriving crops and livestock. One spell tied primrose stems with a whispered wish, binding Spring’s promise to human hope. 🌸🙏#FolkMagic 🧙‍♀️🧙‍♂️🪄

Primroses embody Spring’s dual dance: beauty and power, renewal and risk. 👯

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Pixie Winds and Daffodil Reels

The wind’s a giddy pixie today,🧚‍♀️ Spinning March’s clouds in play, A jig of rain, a tease of sun, ☀️ Spring’s wild tale just begun. 🌱

Old wives whisper, 'Hark the breeze,👵 It’s the fairies’ sneeze with ease, 🧚‍♀️ A gust to wake the daffodil’s cheer, A storm to rouse the new frontier.' 🌩️

The barometer dips, a goblin’s grin, 📉😈 Thunder rumbles where trolls begin, ⛈️👹 Lightning dances, a sprite’s bright thread, Weaving gold through a sky of lead. 🌈⛅

Hail taps like elf-shot, sharp and small, 🏹 A prank from clouds that twist and fall,🌪️ Yet rainbows arch where giants weep,🌈 Soft showers for the earth to keep.🌻

Weather’s a whimsy, folklore’s tune, 🎶🌧️ A reel of mist beneath the moon,🌕 From sodden boots to skies so gray, 🥾☁️ March laughs in its madcap way. 🐰🌪️

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Mani and Sol in Norse Legends

In #Norsemythology, Máni🌙 the giant-born son of Mundilfari, reigns over the moon's last quarter, casting his silver light as a quiet sentinel in the sky. Alongside his sister Sól ☀️, the Sun goddess, he traverses the heavens, forever fleeing the wolf Hati 🐺, the "Moon Eater," who chases him toward Ragnarök’s dark fate.

🌗Máni's story deepens with a mysterious act: he plucks Hjuki and Bil from Midgard 🌍 snatching them as they journeyed with their pail, Sægr, on the pole Simul.

🌃Now they trail him across the heavens, their silhouettes faintly etched in the moon’s face. Their eternal toil symbolizes the waxing and waning of the moon, guiding wanderers with their glow, even as Hati’s howls stir the winds 🐺🌬️. 🐺When Ragnarök dawns, Hati will claim Máni, yet legends whisper of a new light rising, leaving Máni's legacy and his captives to flicker in a reborn sky. ✨

Image: The Wolves Pursuing Norse sun and moon gods Sol and Mani by John Charles Dollman, 1909, Public Domain.

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Louhi, Finnish Witch-queen of Pohjola

In Finnish lore, #Louhi, witch-queen of Pohjola, rules the winds.

✨In the Kalevala, she conjures storms to sink heroes’ ships and steals the sun, cloaking the world in icy dark.

🧙‍♀️A true weather witch of the north.🌩️

🎨 by Nico Kochergin

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The North Berwick Witches

In European folklore, 🌩️ witches were feared as storm-raisers, bending weather to their will. The 1590 North Berwick trials in Scotland spun a wild tale: witches, led by Agnes Sampson, brewed tempests in a churchyard, tossing a baptized cat into the sea to summon a storm fierce enough to sink King James VI’s fleet ⛵. They chanted, danced, and confessed (under torture) to sailing in sieves, guided…

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Happy 143rd Birthday Winnie the Pooh!

Art by E.H. Shephard

A.A. Milne, the creative mind behind the cherished children's tales of Winnie the Pooh, was born Alan Alexander Milne on January 18, 1882, in Kilburn, London. As a versatile English writer, Milne made his mark in children's literature, poetry, and theater. He studied at Westminster School before pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics at Trinity College, Cambridge, graduating in 1903. His writing career began as a freelancer, leading him to join the staff of the humor magazine Punch in 1906, where he contributed witty verses and essays until 1914.

Milne's life took a detour during World War I, as he served as a signals officer with the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. After contracting trench fever, he was sent back to England. Following the war, Milne's focus shifted to playwriting, where he found considerable success with light comedies. The transformation of his career came when he penned verses for his son, Christopher Robin, eventually giving birth to the endearing stories of Winnie-the-Pooh. Published in 1926, the first book, “Winnie-the-Pooh,” quickly became a bestseller.

Although his work in children's literature outshone his previous accomplishments, Milne sometimes found this frustrating

Milne is best known for his two beloved books featuring Winnie-the-Pooh, which were inspired by his son, Christopher Robin Milne (1920–1996). These tales revolve around a boy named Christopher Robin and an array of characters based on his son's stuffed animals, with the most iconic being the bear named Winnie-the-Pooh. Christopher Robin's original stuffed bear was called Edward, but was later renamed Winnie after a Canadian black bear—named for Winnipeg—that served as a military mascot during World War I and was subsequently housed at the London Zoo. The "Pooh" part of the name was borrowed from a swan young Christopher had called "Pooh." The original Pooh books were illustrated by E. H. Shepard, who modeled Pooh on his own son's teddy bear, Growler, described as "a magnificent bear."

Additional characters, including Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, and Tigger, were drawn from Christopher's other toys, while two more—Rabbit and Owl—sprang from A. A. Milne's imagination.

The enchanting Hundred Acre Wood of the Pooh tales takes its inspiration from the real-life Five Hundred Acre Wood located in Ashdown Forest in East Sussex, Southeast England. This charming setting serves as the backdrop for the beloved stories. A.A. Milne resided on the northern fringe of the forest at Cotchford Farm.

The inaugural Winnie the Pooh book, titled "Winnie-the-Pooh," was released on October 14, 1926, by Methuen & Co. Ltd in London. Illustrated by E.H. Shepard, the book features stories and poems that chronicle the adventures of a young boy named Christopher Robin and his stuffed animal companions in the Hundred Acre Wood.

A.A. Milne crafted these tales with inspiration drawn from his own son, Christopher Robin Milne, and his collection of plush toys. The book quickly became a tremendous success and has established itself as a timeless classic in children's literature.

Key Details:

Title: Winnie-the-Pooh

Author: A.A. Milne

Illustrator: E.H. Shepard

Publisher: Methuen & Co. Ltd

Publication Date: October 14, 1926

Location: London, England

This beloved book was succeeded by "The House at Pooh Corner" in 1928, which further cemented the enduring appeal of the Winnie the Pooh characters.

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Vampire Cats, Transylvanian Folklore

Did you know that cats have long held a mysterious allure in folklore and mythology around the world? In Transylvanian Catlore, there's a spooky belief that if a cat jumps over a corpse, it becomes a bloodthirsty vampire. This ancient myth adds to the mystery of cats, suggesting they have powers beyond our understanding.

Meanwhile, the folklore of Bulgaria offers a similarly fascinating tale. People born on a Saturday are said to have a unique ability to see invisible vampires. This uncanny gift extends to glimpsing the elusive vampire cats and the legendary Werecats that roam the night. These enchanting and often eerie beliefs foster a sense of wonder and curiosity about the supernatural abilities attributed to our feline friends.

Cats are often seen as mysterious creatures, regarded as guardians of a hidden world beyond human understanding. This Caturday, celebrate your love for cats by looking for signs of these nocturnal creatures and reflecting on the mystical tales about them. Regardless of your belief in old legends, they undeniably enhance our understanding of cats and their nighttime behavior. 🌕🐾

Source and Reference:

Bunson, Vampire Encyclopedia, 1993.

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Norway's Hiding The Brooms Christmas Eve (Julaften) Tradition

Christmas Eve or (Julaften)  in Norway sports a peculiar tradition based on superstition called ‘hiding the brooms,’ where folks actually hide their brooms. to prevent mythical witches, sprites and revenants from nicking them. This custom may be based on the Wild Hunt in German and Scandinavian folklore. The Wild Hunt or ‘Hunt of Wodan (Odensjakt, ) The Norse deity Wodan/Odin is accompanied in…