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African mythology

African Mythology An overview of the various African mythologies can either be infinitely long or very short – ...

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Sage Herb – Meaning and Symbolism

A popular herb used in cooking, for herbal teas, and to cleanse negative energies, sage has been valued since ancient times. The herb also holds deep ...

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The Kelpie Legend: Scotland’s Shape-Shifting Spirit

The kelpie is a mythological creature and one of the most famous aquatic spirits in Scottish folklore. It was believed that kelpies often transformed into ...

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Leanan Sidhe –Demonic Irish Seductresses

One of many stunningly beautiful but also treacherous fairy women in Irish mythology, the Leanan Sidhe is the bane of Irish artists, writers, and musicians. ...

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Symbolism of the Headless Horseman

Ghost stories have fascinated people for centuries, and nearly every town has their own stories to tell. One such popular story is that of the Headless ...

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Aos Sí – Ancestors of Ireland

Irish mythology is full of creatures and beings, many of which are unique. One such category of beings is the Aos Sí. Considered to be the ancestors of the ...

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Fear Gorta –Irish “Good Luck” Zombies

Most cultures and religions seem to have one version of a zombie-like creature or another, but few are as peculiar as the Fear Gorta. Translated as Man of ...

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Dearg Due – The Vengeful Irish Vampiress

The Dearg Due is one of several blood-sucking monstrosities in the Irish/Celtic folklore. Depicted as a female figure, the Dearg Due is one of the most ...

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The Abhartach – Ireland’s Vampire Dwarf Wizard King

Few mythological creatures bear as many fascinating titles as Abhartach – one of Irish mythology’s most famous tyrants. Viewed as a possible origin for Bram ...

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Far Darrig – The Leprechaun’s Evil Cousin

One of the lesser known but quite curious fairies in Irish folklore, the Far Darrig looks similar to a leprechaun but is much more ill-mannered. While ...