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What strange spirits or superstitions lurk in the depths of river folklore? Why do so many rivers have legends of patron gods and goddesses? Find out about Peg Powler and her watery kind in this week'...

13 Mars 202118min

Kelpies are water horses in Scottish folklore. Their appearances aren't at all welcome, given their tendency to drag would-be riders to a watery grave. Find out what made them so fearsome in this week...

6 Mars 202116min

Money folklore covers the ways people try to use coins to bring luck, offer protection, or even bind a deal. Find out about the way people have used money to make wishes or attract more of it in thi...

27 Feb 202117min

Called both lucky charms or amulets, certain objects have a long history of protecting people, bringing luck, or boosting health. Find out about the amulets people wore, carried, and kept handy in t...

20 Feb 202120min

Love magic offers perhaps one of the most popular types of ritual. Find out about the charms and divination people used to find love in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find the image on the...

13 Feb 202125min

Home protection now involves tech, but in earlier times, people resorted to more magical means.  Find out what they were in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find the image on the blog posts...

6 Feb 202129min

What ancient stories and legends do the stars spell out for us?  Find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore, with these constellation origin myths, based on the Greek tales! Find the image...

30 Jan 202120min

The signs of the Zodiac each have their own origin myths.  In this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore, let's look at the legends behind the water signs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces! Find the images...

23 Jan 202118min