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Ireland’s First Mythical Inhabitants: The Fomorians | Faerie Lore
Ireland’s First Mythical Inhabitants: The Fomorians Faeries, God/desses, Monsters, Mythology, Selchies, The Fomorians, The Undead | Tags:battles, Eire, fae, faerie races, Faeries, Fir Bolg, Fomorians,ghouls, Goddesses, Gods, Invasions of Ireland, Ireland, mermaids, Nemeds, Partholons, pirates, sea pirates, Titans, Tuatha de Danann 4500 B.C.E. to ca. 500 B.C.E. The Mythological Cycle: The understanding of the folktales, folklore, myths, and legends of “Otherworldly” creatures who landed … Continue reading
Oak Tree: Quercus spp.
“Oak Tree” by Lester Scarbrough, Tree Leaves OraclePermission granted to post from history with Tree Leaves Oracle Oak Fagaceae (Beech family) Quercus spp. Names Description Lore Magical Uses Medicinal Uses Other Uses Q. alba ………….. White or Stave Oak Q. arkansana ….. Arkansas or Water … Continue reading
Alien skull in Peru? Mystery of giant-headed mummy found in city of Andahuaylillas | Mail Online
Skull has soft spot, found in infants, yet also two large molars, found in older humans Three anthropologists agree: ‘It is not a human being’ By Paul Milligan Last updated at 7:59 PM on 24th November 2011 cross-posted via WordPress … Continue reading
“Autumn” and the Season of Fall
Fall Foliage in * Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia * – April 2011 The Season of Fall Foods: Pumpkins, Squashes, Acorns, Nuts, Grains, Apples, and Apple Cider. Dates: (varies around the world) ranging from August 2nd to latest end of … Continue reading
Ochre
Australian National Museum, Canberra, ACT, Australia Ochre A common denominator amongst indigenous cultures around the globe is the use of ochre in ritual magic, painting, and funerary customs. You can find this intriguing use amongst the Australian Aborigines, the Native … Continue reading
The Dreaming and Dreamtime
Australian National Museum, Canberra, ACT, Australia The Dreaming and “Dreamtime” As I take a career and life journey’s “Walkabout” around Australia and Europe during the Summer of 2011, during my visit to the Australian National Museum I really for the … Continue reading
Milky Way and the Crocodile Story
Australian National Museum, Canberra, ACT, Australia The Milky Way and Crocodile Story Upon wandering around the Australian National Museum in Canberra of the Australian Capital Territory, I discovered this fine bark painting. This unique Aboriginal folklore masterpiece consists of a … Continue reading
Elizabeth Bathory the Blood Countess
Elizabeth Bathory the Blood Queen * August 7, 1560 – August 21, 1614 * Elizabeth Báthory de Ecsed was a late 16th century Hungarian countess who became legend for her mass serial murders of her servants after which she would … Continue reading
Mercy Brown, the 19 year old 18th Century Vampire
Mercy Brown The Rhode Island 18th century Vampire, RI Historical Cemetery No 22 in Exeter, RI on Route 102 In the heart of what has been nicknamed “The Vampire Capital of America” lies the grave of sweet 19 year … Continue reading
The Grave of Connecticut’s J.B. the Vampire
Documented Connecticut Vampires Throughout New England are stories and legends of the paranormal that are rooted in physical evidence. We are all familiar with Salem and its witch stories. But what little many know is of Connecticut and Rhode Island’s … Continue reading