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May Day traditions:  Jack in the Green, a photo gallery

May Day traditions: Jack in the Green, a photo gallery

By Morgana on 26 april, 2020

The Jack in the Green tradition developed in England during the eighteenth century, from an older May Day tradition. Morgana made some photos on the parade in London in 2017.

Posted in English articles | Tagged England, folk traditions, folklore, Jack in the Green, London, May Day, parades

Review: Wudewasa

Review: Wudewasa

By Medeia on 29 juli, 2018

The artistic projects of New Zealander Matthew Cowan are inspired by European folk traditions, with a contemporary and humorous twist.

Posted in Boeken, English articles, Recensies | Tagged art, folk traditions, folklore, green man, masks, Morris dancing, wild man

How is the cosmos perceived according to the Bulgarian folk belief?

How is the cosmos perceived according to the Bulgarian folk belief?

By Israfela on 18 februari, 2018

According to Bulgarian folk belief the sky reflects life on earth. According to some legends the sky was once quite low and near to the earth and people could touch it with their hands. The unity of the sky and earth perceived as marriage is what brings fertility and rain.

Posted in English articles | Tagged Bulgarian, folklore, world-tree

Seasonal Rituals and Folklore - The Burning of the Clavie, January 11 – Burghead, Scotland

Seasonal Rituals and Folklore – The Burning of the Clavie, January 11 – Burghead, Scotland

By Morgana on 1 november, 2017

Held on January 11 this annual New Years’ ritual is performed in the Scottish town of Burghead. It is part of the same festivities as “First footing”, all to do with welcoming the New Year in and bringing good luck.

Posted in Artikelen, English articles | Tagged Clavie, Fire celebrations, folklore, Scotland

Traditional Basque Carnival Customes (photo by dantzan)

Saint Agatha: A Feast of Lights in Basque Folklore

By Alder on 28 februari, 2015

In the Basque Country – even though St. Brigid is present as well – the attention in the first period of Spring is focused on Saint Agathe, patroness of the Basque Country.

Posted in English articles | Tagged Basque, festivals, folklore, mythology, paganism

Review: The Witches' Herbal

Review: The Witches’ Herbal

By Jana on 1 november, 2014

Guide to the subject of magical herbalism in three parts: a concise history, a comprehenisve A-Z herbal and plant glossary and British trees.

Posted in Boeken, English articles | Tagged folklore, herbs, plants

Review: Witchcraft in Yorkshire

Review: Witchcraft in Yorkshire

By Morgana on 1 november, 2014

Facsimile of the 1973 book which was an early effort by one of the first publicly announced practitioners to contribute to a fuller picture of the witch, and of witchcraft.

Posted in Boeken, English articles | Tagged folklore, witchcraft, Yorkshire

Review: The Faerie Queens

Review: The Faerie Queens

By Morgana on 1 mei, 2014

Last year I seemed to be tripping over the name ‘Melusine’ and the connection of the Faerie Queens to the European Royal families. David Rankine told me about the book that he and Sorita d’Este had edited: The Faerie Queens. What a delightful book!

Posted in Boeken, English articles, Recensies | Tagged Arthurian, Faerie, folklore, grimoires, Melusine, Renaissance magic

Recensie: Planten en hun legenden

Recensie: Planten en hun legenden

By Jana on 29 oktober, 2012

Verhalen over 200 planten die voorkomen in mythologie en folklore, en die te zien zijn in de Legendeplantentuin van het Nederlands Openluchtmuseum.

Posted in Boeken | Tagged folklore, kruiden, legenden, mythen, planten

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