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Folklore: How to Forecast the Weather Using the WindFolklore: How to Forecast the Weather Using the Wind
Is there anything more convenient that knowing the kind of weather in store for us tomorrow? In the past this was of utmost important, as mankind's entire livelihood depended on it. Hail or frost meant destruction of the...
Cats and witchcraftCats and witchcraft
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According to ancient folklore, cats have opportunities to seek disease. The soup of black cats in middle ages treated those with tuberculosis....
The Sinister Krampus Punishes Misbehaving Children Before ChristmasThe Sinister Krampus Punishes Misbehaving Children Before Christmas
This creature of folklore became extremely popular during the 18th - 19th centuries....
10 Cats and Dogs of Magical Origin10 Cats and Dogs of Magical Origin
The dogs have strange spots on their back, which according to Welsh folklore were a gift from the fairies that rode them as mounts....
The Hidden Magical Secrets of the Human ShadowThe Hidden Magical Secrets of the Human Shadow
The human shadow holds a special place in various legends and folklore tales....
Australian Woman Runs into the Yowie MonsterAustralian Woman Runs into the Yowie Monster
Stories of human-like creatures, reminiscent of monkeys and bears, have long been part of the folklore and legends of various peoples....
The mystery of talking crossesThe mystery of talking crosses
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The mystery of the talking cross has no such phenomenon in folklore or religion, nor in the cultural traditions of the Maya and the surrounding nations....
The Alternative Equivalents of Santa Claus you Probably Never Heard ofThe Alternative Equivalents of Santa Claus you Probably Never Heard of
But there are images of Santa Claus in various folklore legends that few of us have ever heard of....
Make a Wish if you See a RainbowMake a Wish if you See a Rainbow
It's also present in many legends, superstitions and folklore beliefs around the world....
Ancient City of Man-Ape Civilization DiscoveredAncient City of Man-Ape Civilization Discovered
The local folklore mentions numerous legends of a heavenly or golden city....
Origins of the Image of Snow White by Santa Claus`s SideOrigins of the Image of Snow White by Santa Claus`s Side
In Russian folklore, Snow White is the child of Santa Claus and Spring. She was as cold as the snow, hence her name....
What are Space Jellyfish?What are Space Jellyfish?
In UK folklore, space jellyfish are even mentioned in the XIV century. Even then, people were convinced that they were not of terrestrial origin and perceived them as a mysterious threat....
The Truth About the Loch Ness Monster Finally Revealed?The Truth About the Loch Ness Monster Finally Revealed?
Gerahty's idea perfectly fit in with Scottish folklore and took its own solid place within it....