Month: April 2020

Weather Lore: A Tale of Portents and Omens

Humans love knowing what lies in the future and predicting the weather is no different. But how does weather lore differ from the wacky world of superstitions?  Let’s find out more in this week’s episode of Fabulous Folklore!  See the images on the blog post here: http://www.icysedgwick.com/weather-lore/ Get your guide to protecting your home with…

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Persephone: Goddess of Spring and Queen of the Dead

Most people know Persephone due to her abduction by the god Hades. But how does she balance her role as spring goddess and Queen of the Dead?  Let’s find out more in this week’s episode of Fabulous Folklore!  See the images on the blog post here: http://www.icysedgwick.com/persephone-spring-goddess Pick up your copy of the The Stolen…

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Jack-in-the-Green and the Green Man: One and the Same?

You’ll find the Jack-in-the-Green as part of May Day celebrations around England. But he’s sometimes confused with or linked with the famous ‘Green Man’ found in English churches. Are these figure representations of ancient pagan gods? Let’s find out more in this week’s episode of Fabulous Folklore!  See the images on the blog post here:…

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What Do Eggs, Bunnies, and Bonnets Have to Do With Easter?

We often associate eggs, rabbits, and fancy hats with Easter. But where did these links come from? And was the festival really named after an ancient pagan goddess? Let’s find out more about all these Easter traditions in this week’s episode of Fabulous Folklore!  See the images on the blog post here: http://www.icysedgwick.com/easter-lore/ The article…

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