Topic
Europe
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Lamia
Lamia is one of Europe’s oldest bogeys: a Greek queen whose children Hera took from her and who became a child killer herself. Her…
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Poltergeist
A poltergeist is an invisible troublemaker that knocks, throws stones and moves things. The cases range from Bingen in the year 858 to Rosenheim…
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Nachzehrer
A dead man who chews on his shroud or his own body in the grave and drags his relatives after him: the nachzehrer is…
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Leszy
The leszy is the lord of the forest in Slavic tradition. He is neither good nor evil, leads travelers astray, and demands respect for…
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Moura Encantada
The moura encantada is an enchanted woman from Portuguese and Galician legend. She guards treasure at springs and old ruins and can only be…
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Baba Yaga
Baba Yaga is the old woman of the forest in Russian and East Slavic fairy tales. She lives in a hut on chicken legs,…
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Domovoi
The domovoi is the house spirit of the East Slavs. He lives behind the stove, protects family and livestock, and expects respect and small…
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Disney Was Offered Ireland’s Folklore Archive, and Took the Leprechaun! (Ireland 2/2)
Last week we told the old stories. Today we ask who wrote them.
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The Leprechaun Stories Nobody Tells Anymore | Ireland Special 1/2
Forget the green suit. Forget the rainbow.
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The Child in the Cradle: The Dark Truth Behind the Changeling (Norway’s Trolls: Part 2)
Last time, I only told the stories. This time, we open our eyes. Part 2 of our Norway special asks the why behind the…