TheHawthorneArchives

Collection of pages on folklore, magic and supernatural creatures; your online Grimoire, Bestiary & Atlas.

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@Makolui Thank you 🥰

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#Bats have long been associated with #witches, #vampires and #thedevil, versions of all believed to be able to transform into them; some superstitions even hold that ghosts can take their form.

#FolkloreThursday #TheHawthorneArchives #spookyseason #spookymonth

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@wistmore @FolkloreThurs Thanks for sharing 😊 I've been researching these recently too, there are all different coloured lady ghosts with slight variations of character and behaviour, it's fascinating!

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In China and Poland bats are a #goodomen, but in Ireland they are a symbol of death.

To dream of bats is a sign you need to keep quiet about your personal affairs, and some believe if you wash your face in bat's blood you'll be able to see in the dark...

#FolkloreThursday

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#Bats have long been associated with #witches, #vampires and #thedevil, versions of all believed to be able to transform into them; some superstitions even hold that ghosts can take their form.

#FolkloreThursday #TheHawthorneArchives #spookyseason #spookymonth

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#Werewolves, also known as Lycanthropes, are people who can or must transform into a wolf, and usually on or around a #fullmoon. According to some folklore werewolves are born, while in others they are #cursed.

#TheHawthorneArchives #FolkloreThursday

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#CulpepersCompleteHerbal recommends #dandeliontea as a treatment for several ailments including jaundice, consumption and 'hypochodriacal passion'.

#folklorethursday #folkmagic #plantlore

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@McCalllllum I love this ♥️

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@IcySedgwick I'm currently researching famous historic Grimoires, would these be of use? The veracity of some is still pretty debatable 😄

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@IcySedgwick @MorganDaimler Omg I love a reading list 😍 please let me know when you've put it together xx

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#Pomegranates were symbolic of prosperity and ambition in #AncientEgypt and used in medicine to treat infections.

They also feature heavily in the ancient Indian #folkmedicine known as #Ayurveda

#thehawthornearchives #symbolism

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@yeetyeetskrrt 😂

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@JoaquimLiv 🤣 I think a lot of people did! It took the OG community by surprise but it was like a kind of hilarious community #meetcute

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@lilithepunk This is terrifying...!

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@evergreenstars_ 🤣 stay if you like the esoteric, run for cover if not 😜

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@tracyxx11 This one is actually about folklore the subject but you might still enjoy it! (and who doesnt enjoy a little TS 😊)

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@FolkloreThurs @HistoriumU @ShanonSinn Gorgeous image ❤

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Time of the #trickster, the tradition of #AprilFoolsDay originated in Europe.

To successfully prank someone is to turn them into the #AprilFool; however, to carry out a #prank after midday is to become the April Fool yourself...

#TheHawthorneArchives #FolkloreThursday #folklore

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Accounts of #ChristmasTrees date back to 16th century Germany where they were decorated with fruits, nuts and candles. While their name suggests a #Christian beginning, #Pagans were celebrating trees at midwinter long before Christianity reached their shores.

#Yule #Folklore

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@folkyousarah @rangeshifts Yeah on the whole it's not terrible, but that branding really irritates me... I think I need a cup of tea 😅

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@folkyousarah @rangeshifts Surely they can't permanently brand a word?!