#spanish folklore

[ladyvictoriart]

The Llavanderes, frightening washerwomen who live in caves and hollowed-out tree trunks, are tasked with washing the blood-stained clothes of the dead.

Stories about these unusual old women abound across western Europe. Some say they wash the clothes of the recently deceased, others that they prepare the burial shrouds of those about to die, and others still speak of them drowning those who refuse to aid them in their work.

[charnel-grounds]

Clara Dies Valls, “Fadas d’os Ibóns,” 2020

[starsilversword]

When your think about how in the books Dwalin has a blue beard and then you remeber there's a Spanish folktale called Bluebeard so you look it up and it's about a serial/wife killer king.

Oh. Okay then. I'm glad Dwalin changed the stereotype.

[mask131]

Also, brief reminder that if you're in Spain, the gift-giving holiday has not passed yet - for it is not Christmas, nor New Year, but the Epiphany when los tres Reyes Magos arrive...

I was thinking about Spain recently and I realized that, when it comes to Spanish-themed or Spain-inspired fantasy works, I only know of the first two books of the Chalion series (The Curse of Chalion, The Paladin of Souls).

Outside of this it is mostly Spanish horror (not counting del Toro's movies) - from folk-horror (Tales of the Mist) to religious horror (Blasphemous).

[doubtspirit]

Instagram​: botarga_cabanillas

Botargas of Cabanillas del Campo, Guadalajara, Castilla–La Mancha, Spain. La Botarga is an archetype character from Antiquity, originating from Iberian mythology, which was incorporated into Catholic festivities as a representation of revelry and lust. They are traditional in different places in the North of Guadalajara, Spain.

[quatermasspitt]

La Vaca Bayona of Viñuela de Sayago, Zamora, Spain. Photo by José María Gamazo, 1989

[witchb1tchsposts]

GUYS I NEED HELP!!!

I study illustration at college and our next project is on folklore,I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS !!!

But because I am so excited I can’t think of anything:(. I am Scottish so I wanna do Scottish folklore so if anyone has any ideas of interesting folklore lemme know , my asks are open and also feel free to comment or message

If anyone knows anything about Spanish, Slavic or Appalachian folklore that would be great too !!! (For my friends)

[mecthology]

La Santa Compaña: The Legendary Procession of the Dead.

Cloaked in white, these ghostly figures march in silence, their candles flickering in the night, led by a living person cursed to guide them. This unfortunate soul carries a cross and a cauldron of holy water, unaware of their nightly role, waking up drained and with no memory of the procession.

Legend says the Santa Compaña appears to announce death, visiting the homes of those whose time has come. The scent of burning wax signals their arrival. Encountering this eerie parade is considered a bad omen, and those who see it must act quickly to avoid being cursed. Folk remedies include drawing protective symbols, carrying garlic or beetle horns, or even lying face down to escape the procession’s gaze.

Rooted deeply in Iberian mythology, the Santa Compaña shares echoes with other European legends like the Wild Hunt or the Irish Banshee, reflecting ancient beliefs about death and the restless dead. Its presence remains strong in Spanish folklore and has inspired countless stories, films, and music, keeping this chilling tale alive through generations.

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Source: Wikipedia, monster.fandom & villains.fandom