We can't have a #WitchWednesday without the Janet Tree and the tale of the knitting witch of Shap more in "Folklore of the Lake District" by Stephen G. Rae film by Land of Lore Films #folklore #lakedistrict #indiefilm
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Publishes the folklore of Stephen G. Rae, alias the Bard of Cumberland. Introducing, Folklore of the Lake District; of Scotland; Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin. Filmmakers at Land of Lore Films.
In Cumbrian dialects, 'fla-scarel' is crow-scarer (scarecrow) Small children once worked as crow-scarers. Their job, to run around in the fields, clapping blocks of wood together, to frighten away birds from eating the grain before harvest #wyrdwednesday #Cumbria
A 'tattie-bogle' is traditionally a figure dressed in old clothes, used to discourage birds, mostly crows, from damaging ripening crops, a scarecrow. In folklore, it's a type of goblin, menacing any human entering such fields #wyrdwednesday #Scotland
Roggenmuhme the Rye-mother, used as a cautionary tale to discourage children from trampling crops from my "Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin" folklorepress.co.uk art: Igor Krstic #wyrdwednesday
#OwlAwarenessDay In Cumbrian dialects, 'hullet' is owl Owl is one of the 'Three Elders of the World', the others are Eagle and Blackbird. An owl appearing in your dreams represents transformation and hidden wisdom. 📷 Roy Rimmer
#FairytaleTuesday Scáthach, "the Shadow" and "Warrior Maid" is a figure from Scots and Irish mythology She was a warrior from the Isle of Skye who trained the Ulster hero, Cú Chulainn in the arts of combat.
Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin by Stephen G. Rae Featuring 200 goblins and goblin-like beings, the goblin in nature, goblins from a UFO folklorepress.co.uk #goblins #folklore #encyclopedia
Folklore of the Lake District by Stephen G. Rae Come on a magical journey in folklore through the Lake District and its surrounding counties folklorepress.co.uk #folklore #lakedistrict #booklover
The Screaming Skulls of Calgarth read more in "Folklore of the Lake District" by Stephen G. Rae film by Land of Lore Films #spookysunday #film #folklore
Blackness Castle sits menacingly atop a knoll of jagged black rock, the waters of the Firth of Forth below. It's central 'Prison Tower' is haunted by a knight in armour known for taking a swipe with his sword at any curious visitor. #spookysunday #scotland 📷 Brian Nicholson
The Kirkstone Pass Inn dates back to the 15th Century. The ghost of Ruth Ray haunts the inn, warning visitors when the weather turns bad; she froze to death nearby. There's also the Grey Lady, blamed for poltergeist activity more in: "Folklore of the Lake District" #spookysunday #bookworm
Urien ap Cynfarch Oer (d.590), King of Rheged. There's a song featuring him, by Taliesin the Welsh Bard. An excerpt: "I carry a head on my belt The head of generous Urien" more in my "Folklore of the Lake District" folklorepress.co.uk #bookwormsat art: The Bard by Benjamin West
#Caturday Púca is a goblin-like being and a bringer of both of good and bad fortune. It is a shapeshifter able to take the form of a goat, hare or cat read more in "Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin" by Stephen G. Rae folklorepress.co.uk #goblins #folklore #booksky
"What though on hamely fare we dine, Wear hoddin grey, an’ a that; Gie fools their silks, and knaves their wine; A Man’s a Man for a’ that" ~ from 'A Man’s a Man for a’ that' by Robert Burns. The poem endorses equality in a nation, and rails against social injustice. #bookwormsat #Scotland
Lughnasadh blessings /|\ Deep Peace to You Deep peace of the running wave to you Deep peace of the flowing air to you Deep peace of the quiet earth to you Deep peace of the shining stars to you. ~ Irish Druid blessing 📷 Jack Darling #Lammas #Druidry #bookwormsat
Saddened to hear of the death of Bill Oddie. The Goodies was my favourite sketch comedy show of that generation. So here's a clip from my Goodies inspired short film "Cernunnos, Horned God of Rheged" 🎬 Bardsea-Green Films #comedy #shortfilm #lakedistrict
It's #YorkshireDay An angel was visiting an old woman in Yorkshire. Chatting for a while, the woman realised she hadn't made her husband a meal. The angel took some flour, water, eggs and salt, and set about making the first Yorkshire Pudding.
A blessed #Lughnasadh to all 💚 "May the warmth of the sun, nurture you; The cool waters, cleanse you; Nature's bounty, replenish you; The song of the trees, comfort you; The knowledge of the bees, guide you" ~ Druid Blessing by Stephen G. Rae #Lammas #Druidry
A wee trip to "The Book Brewery, Ambleside" this morning with more copies of my "Folklore of the Lake District". Do call into Chris and Emma's bookshop when visiting the Lake District. more: thebookbrewery.co.uk #bookshop #folklore #lakedistrict
The Fairie Cup of Mingary Castle is a magical vessel stolen from local fairies. It fills with whatever liquid the bearer wishes it to. Cheers! more: "Folklore of Scotland" folkloreofscotland.com #FaerieFriday #folklore #Scotland art: Celelia
"Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin" by Stephen G. Rae Featuring 200 goblins and goblin-like beings, the goblin in nature, goblins from a UFO folklorepress.co.uk #goblins #folklorethursday
"Folklore of the Lake District" by Stephen G. Rae Come on a magical journey in folklore through the Lake District and its surrounding counties folklorepress.co.uk #folklorethursday #lakedistrict
Why not treat yourself or a loved one to my new "Folklore of Scotland" Let's go on a magical journey in faerie tales and folk horror, introducing almost 200 characters from Scottish folklore folkloreofscotland.com #folklorethursday #Scotland 📚 available in print and ebook
A mermaid would sit on a black stone and sing to the inhabitants of Knockdolian Castle, but they had the stone destroyed, so she put a curse on the family more in my: "Folklore of Scotland" folkloreofscotland.com #folklorethursday #Scotland art: John William Waterhouse
In the Scottish Highlands, Lord of the Forest is the Uruisg (Urisk), a half human and half goat Nature Spirit similar to the Faun Ofelia meets who informs of her three tasks more in my "Folklore of Scotland" folkloreofscotland.com Pan's Labyrinth, 2006; dir. Guillermo del Toro #wyrdwednesday
Cernunnos sleeps The Old God sleeps down in the dark, moist, odorous underfoot, waiting for us to put down our roots. ~ J. M. Reinbold art: Luke Hillestad #wyrdwednesday
Herne the Hunter is an antlered diety associated with Windsor Forest. He rides a horse, is accompanied by an owl, and leads a pack of spectral hounds. The earliest mention of Herne comes in William Shakespeare's 'The Merry Wives of Windsor'. #wyrdwednesday
