#europeanfolklore

[enchantedbook]

'The Casket' from Europa’s Fairy Book (1916), with illustrations by John Dickson.

[wonderjourneys]

Efteling Theme Park - Sprookjes Bos / Fairy Tale Forest #efteling #themepark #sprookjesbos #fairytaleforest

Efteling Theme Park

Yes. There are roller coasters. And dark rides. And shows and restaurants. But then there is also.... this...... the famous Fairy Tale Forest / Sprookjesbos. Step into a living storybook. Immerse your family in the timeless magic of Efteling’s Fairy Tale Forest (Sprookjesbos) with this premium bilingual reading experience, designed to nurture imagination and language learning. #Efteling #Sprookjesbos #Themepark #BilingualLearning

Welcome to a sanctuary of unhurried wonder. In this slow-TV immersive experience, we journey deep into the heart of Efteling’s iconic Fairy Tale Forest (Sprookjesbos). Designed with gentle pacing, high-end sound design, and elegant typography, this video serves as both a cinematic escape and a sophisticated bilingual reading tool for families. Whether you are introducing your children to classic European folklore, practicing language development in English and Dutch, or simply seeking a peaceful, screen-safe retreat into nature, this 30-minute journey invites the analytical mind to step back so pure imagination can take root. Featured Stories Include: • Sleeping Beauty (Doornroosje) & The Gnome Village • Pinocchio’s Wandering Travels • Mother Holle (Vrouw Holle) & The Golden Reward • The Indian Water Lilies (De Indische Waterlelies) • The Princess and the Pea (De Prinses op de Erwt) Sit back, listen to the whispers of the ancient forest, and let the narrator within guide your way.

#Efteling #Sprookjesbos #BilingualLearning #Themepark #Themeparks #Europe #Efteling #Sprookjesbos #FairyTaleForest #BilingualLearning #LanguageLearning #StorybookExperience # WaldorfAesthetic #ImmersiveReading #SlowTV #EuropeanFolklore #EducationalScreenTime #DutchLanguage #EnglishDutch

[quintessential-magpie]

Mythical creatures I find really cool;

🍄 Kelpies - Celtic - Shape-shifting water spirit that can take the form of a human, but most commonly appears as a horse. They live in the lochs and pools of Scotland, and drag any unsuspecting humans (usually children) underneath the surface to drown.

🍄 Centaurs - Greek - A creature with the upper body of a man and the lower body and legs of a horse. They are seen as both wild and untameable (like wild horses), but also clever and wise, and are frequently depicted in Greek mythology as teachers and wise companions.

🍄 Gnomes - European - Small, subterranean goblin/earth spirits that guard mines of precious stones and treasures hidden well beneath the earth. The Gnome King, Gob, ruled with a magical sword and was said to be able to control men’s emotions (particularly melancholic or sad ones).

🍄 Sirens - Greek - Dangerous creatures living on small islands in the middle of the ocean that lure sailors to their watery deaths by singing magical, spellbinding music. They originally appeared as part human, part bird, and could be either male or female. However, during the Middle Ages, male versions were dropped from all artwork depicting sirens, and they adopted their signature mermaid form.

🍄 Minotaur - Greek - A creature with the head and tail of a bull and the body of a man. The original Minotaur was a monstrous creature that lived in the centre of a Labyrinth designed by the architect Daedalus. It would be fed seven Athenian youths and seven maidens each year as it could only eat human flesh. Eventually, a boy called Theseus went along with the other six youths, and managed to kill the Minotaur and escape the labyrinth with the help of some red string.

🍄 Kitsune - Japanese - Kitsune is the literal word for fox in Japanese. However, when used in context of the English language, Kitsune represents the Japanese fox spirits. All foxes in ancient Japan were believed to have shape shifting powers, and they lived side by side with humans (also living amongst them as guardians, friends and lovers). They were also believed to be the spiritual messengers of Shintō Kami (spirits) called Inari.

[yidneth]

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Blessed Līgo /Summer Solstice #hellosummer Full on https://youtu.be/8zt6X52njyI BLESSED MIDSUMMER / SUMMER (or Winter) SOLSTICE / LīGO In Latvia women wear garlands, bathe in creeks, people gather to sing to Mother Earth (goddess Māra) in one of the most beautiful pagan European folk traditions. So they sing to Nature to be "healed" and celebrate. Here me singing Blessed Līgo to Nature. I am from Spain and not Latvian native speaker but still I recorded this because I'm in love with this tradition. #līgo #latvian #latvianmusic #europeanfolklore #paganmusic #singersofinstagram #yidneth #neofolk #witchyvibes #fawn #solstice #litha #garland was a gift from @liselotte_eriksson https://www.instagram.com/p/CBq2ImMqWXq/?igshid=16y4sotrt7rrp

[fufunha]

I am behind hahahahahha #inktober #dark #krampus In Central #Europeanfolklore, Krampus is a horned, #anthropomorphic figure described as "half-goat, half-demon", who, during the #Christmas season, punishes children who have misbehaved, in contrast with #SaintNicholas, who rewards the well-behaved with gifts. Krampus is one of the companions of Saint Nicholas in several regions including Austria, Bavaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Northern Italy including South Tyrol and the Province of Trento, Slovakia, and Slovenia. The origin of the figure is unclear; some folklorists and anthropologists have postulated it as having pre-Christian origins. In traditional parades and in such events as the Krampuslauf (English: Krampus run), young men dressed as Krampus participate; such events occur annually in most Alpine towns.Krampus is featured on holiday greeting cards called Krampuskarten. #inktoberbrasil https://www.instagram.com/p/B4N4iwtFgVi/?igshid=3rx9odfnfxjo

[veilfolk]

The water is her home, forever (Rusalka)

The lake is still tonight. The reeds whisper, the moon hangs pale. But do not go closer. She is waiting there, where the water deepens.

The rusalka is not like the kind mermaids of children’s tales. She is a drowned soul, a maiden torn from life by betrayal, violence, or despair. Some were abandoned by lovers, cast into the river. Others drowned themselves, condemned by shame. Their bodies are gone, but the water does not forget.

She rises on summer nights, her hair long and wet, her skin glowing faintly as though the moonlight clings to her. At first she seems beautiful, even pitiable. She calls to men in a voice that trembles with sorrow. And when they step into the water, she smiles.

Her embrace is as cold as the current. Her fingers curl into claws. With a sudden surge, she drags them under. The lake ripples once, then smooths again. Silence returns, broken only by the reeds shivering in the breeze.

In some villages, they say a rusalka can be appeased—garlands of flowers left at the shore, offerings of combs or mirrors, tokens of beauty for the restless dead. But to see her is still an omen. She does not appear without purpose.

Worse still are the midsummer nights, when rusalki dance together in meadows near rivers. They form circles, swaying, their laughter as sharp as ice. If a mortal stumbles upon them, they pull him in, spinning until he collapses, drained of life. His body is left in the grass, pale, lips blue.

Even in winter, when the rivers freeze, the rusalka lingers beneath the ice. Fishermen tell of seeing pale faces below the surface, eyes wide, mouths open, as though screaming silently through the frozen barrier.

So, if you walk near water and hear your name whispered, soft and sorrowful, resist the urge to follow. The lake is never kind. And the rusalka does not seek company—she seeks vengeance.

[warners-sanctuary]

The Wolf Moon

Coming January 25th, 2024

[tyrenis-northern-shaman]

The demonic Kalevanpojat of Finnish folklore: . A tribe of demonic giants from the traditions and folklore of Finland. Their name means 'sons of Kalevala or Kaleva' and they are considered extremely dangerous. Kaleva was a primordial being and warrior. They hate all human beings and given the chance they will destroy fields of growing grain and turn areas of rich harvest in to wasteland. They also like to destroy fine forests and all other kind of pleasures and beauties of this world. . Art: @teroporthan thank you! Check out their page! . _________________ 🔔 Turn on post notification 🔔 ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ - DON’T FORGET TO: 😊 - ❤️LIKE 💬COMMENT 🚩SAVE ➖ ☑️ Checkout the link ↙️ @nord_blod for my craft shop !! ☑️ And discover my Blog and my best books about the Nordic mythology and viking story. ↙️ Link in my bio: @tyrenis_northern_shaman Website ↙️ www.northern-shaman.org . . . #finland #vikings #deity #mythicalcreatures #europeanfolklore #demons #finnishfolklore #kaleva #scandinaviangods #asgard #bestiary #giantsarereal #folktale #deities #scandinavianmythology #scandinaviangods #heathen #pagan #finnishhistory #scandinavianfolklore #finnishmythology #norse #norsegods #vikinggods #forestgod #folktales #mythology #kalevala #ancientgiants #cryptid #demonic _________________ https://www.instagram.com/p/CkgU2u_tGNb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=