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You've probably heard about the banshee, announcing deaths with her keening cry. But what of the 'wa
The 'season of mists and mellow fruitfulness' is upon us again! It's a time of harvest, and watching
Not all mythological creatures are as popular as the unicorn or dragon. Some of the more strange h
Unicorns might be more popular as children's decorations, or even as 'themes' in makeup collections
There are tales of dragons in folklore all over the world. But how do the worm tales of northern Eng
Welcome to Part 2 of this special edition of Fabulous Folklore - the 2020 Folk-a-pa-lore-za! In Aug
Griffins are popular symbols in art and heraldry. They're also common statues outside banks and stat
Welcome to this special edition of Fabulous Folklore - the 2020 Folk-a-pa-lore-za! In August, 12 fo
Sleep is a mysterious process, yet it's also when we're most vulnerable. For centuries, people have
From strange remedies involving live pigeons to supernatural theories of its cause, there is plenty
The loss of your first tooth is a pretty important event in your life. Providing you carefully place
People often believe Old English medicine would be primitive or superstitious. Yet one remedy found
Aesculapius was the Roman God of Healing and Medicine (Asclepius in Greece). But who is he and why
Shadows have become associated with all things dark and dangerous. Is that fair? And where on eart
When you think of fairy tales, you'll often notice patterns in the numbers that appear. Think of the
Reflections, or their lack, appear within horror tales and superstitions alike. Beyond vampires, h
Mirrors are often linked with witches, like Snow White's Evil Queen. Used for scrying, or divination
Witches in history often meet a sorry fate. The fates of witches like the Pendle Witches, the Witche
The summer solstice is often known as midsummer. But is it really an ancient pagan festival? In th
Is necromancy really about raising the dead, or is it a form of artful divination? In this episode
