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juergen_hubert , to folklore
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Is suddenly falling asleep a simple case of narcolepsy - or something more sinister?

@germany @folklore
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juergen_hubert , to folklore
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In Italy, those who are born with a caul become "Benandanti" or "Good Walkers", and get to fight evil sorcerers in their dreams.

However, their counterparts in northeastern Germany have a far less happy fate.

@germany @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/murderous-dead-82182322

juergen_hubert , to folklore
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The defenders of Dilsberg Castle allegedly once beat back a siege by throwing beehives at the attackers.

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https://www.patreon.com/posts/fortresses-of-46827306

SimonRoyHughes , to folklore
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15. June: Is your work child or teen-friendly, or does it contain themes more suited for mature audiences?

Let me see: Prejudice. Racism. Familial treachery. Mockery. Bullying. Sedition. Heresy. Astrology. Necromancy. Satanism. Pre-marital sex. Implied cross-species sex. Misogyny. Kidnapping. Accidental and intentional injury. Death by misadventure. Torture. Murder. Dismemberment. Decapitation. Accidental and intentional cannibalism.

So yes. It is certainly child- and teen-friendly, for it contains themes more suited for mature audiences. We still read folktales and legends for our children, n’est-ce pas?

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juergen_hubert , to folklore
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The Black Monk of the Danube was a terrifying specter of doom.

@austria @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/dreadful-52009109

Part 2 of German folk tale "The Black Monk". Drop me a line if you want a machine-readable transcript!

juergen_hubert , to folklore
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One of the miracles of Saint Conrad was regurgitating a poisonous spider alive.

Or maybe the spider was venomous - the source was unclear on this.

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https://www.patreon.com/posts/saints-and-holy-35840297

paulcowdell , to folklore
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This is perhaps a rather niche little article on the history of and , but it's been so long in the making (for some not great reasons) that I'm inordinately proud to see it out at last. Seriously, its long journey started on Kalevala Day 2013...
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/0015587X.2024.2320036
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juergen_hubert , to folklore
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The spirits of some people travel while they are asleep - which might be visible to observers!

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juergen_hubert , to folklore
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Captured night hags often turn into pretty young girls for some reason.

They also have to obey their captors.

@germany @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/ride-of-walrider-34265991

juergen_hubert , to folklore
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Be careful about dancing with strangers on your wedding!

@germany @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/devil-abducts-58964047

juergen_hubert , to folklore
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The leading cause of breakdowns in the marriages between humans and spirits is disrespectiing each others' boundaries.

@italy @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/loving-fey-48629117

juergen_hubert , to folklore
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Using a sieve as a boat, and cow's ribs as oars would not be my first choice of traveling across the waters.

But it seems to work for some people...

@germany @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/ride-of-walrider-31277726

juergen_hubert , to folklore
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Do not build new facilities on the ruins of an old, haunted monastery - unless you are okay with inheriting their ghosts.

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https://www.patreon.com/posts/ghosts-in-mill-52008960

Part 2 of German folk tale "The Ghosts Haunting the New Mill at the Innerste River". Drop me a line if you want a machine-readable transcript!

juergen_hubert , to folklore
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Headless ghosts are a common sight in German folklore.

@germany @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/headless-50176377

juergen_hubert , to folklore
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In the 17th century, Hell Riders could be seen in the Sorau region.

@germany @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/when-you-meet-on-77593282

juergen_hubert , to folklore
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If you cannot stop the wrath of a supernatural spirit, then maybe you can at least redirect it to some people you don't care about as much.

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https://www.patreon.com/posts/eternal-huntress-31971823

juergen_hubert , to folklore
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Seeking the assistance of the Devil for help with your financial difficulties is tempting. But it is rarely worth it.

@russia @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/devil-summoning-72781252

juergen_hubert , to folklore
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Do not get involved in the affairs of the Wild Hunt, lest you be pursued by an ambulatory horse hind.

@germany @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/wild-huntsman-44329081

Part 2 of German folk tale "The Wild Huntsman (Magdeburg)". Drop me a line if you want a machine-readable transcript!

juergen_hubert , to folklore
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Heaps of money appearing on the road is a perfectly normal phenomenon - in German folklore, at least.

@germany @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/treasures-and-28412146

juergen_hubert , to folklore
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Many lost souls are happy enough to help the living. But be sure to properly thank them for their services!

@germany @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/lighting-way-to-47458631

juergen_hubert , to folklore
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The Devil is known for being a master architect. Large constructions such as barns or even churches are but a night's work for him.

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https://www.patreon.com/posts/devil-as-master-55988038

Part 2 of German folk tale "The Devil as a Master Architect". Drop me a line if you want a machine-readable transcript!

juergen_hubert , to folklore
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There are ways of becoming an infaillible marksman.

All it requires is a little sacrilege.

@germany @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/infernal-36053596

juergen_hubert , to folklore
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On certain days of the year, lucky children might be able to capture free-roaming church bells.

@germany @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/finger-of-divine-29127362

SimonRoyHughes , to folklore
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I have committed a blog again.

This time, I write briefly about the provenance and transmission of the folktales and legends we know so well, and how I believe that the great age and broad distribution of the stories obligates us to treat the old stories with the greatest respect.

https://norwegianfolktales.net/articles/final-push

@norwegianfolktales @folklore @folklorethursday

juergen_hubert , to folklore
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Do not expect the Devil to have good answers for theological questions.

@germany @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/possessed-by-71834664

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