Shadows have become associated with all things dark and dangerous. Is that fair?  And where on earth did the stories of the Shadow People come from? We’ll look at superstitions and folklore involving shadows in this episode of Fabulous Folklore. See the images or get the blog post transcript here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/shadows-in-folklore/ Get your free guide…

When you think of fairy tales, you’ll often notice patterns in the numbers that appear. Think of the three bears, the seven dwarves, or seven-league boots.  But how and why are numbers so important in folklore? We’ll look at superstitions and stories involving the numbers 3, 7 and 9 in this episode of Fabulous Folklore….

Reflections, or their lack, appear within horror tales and superstitions alike.  Beyond vampires, how are reflections important in western folklore? We’ll look at the superstitions about love, luck, and even the soul in this episode of Fabulous Folklore. See the images or get the blog post transcript here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/reflections/ Get your guide to home protection…

Mirrors are often linked with witches, like Snow White’s Evil Queen. Used for scrying, or divination, and casting spells, mirrors hold pride of place among magical traditions. But how do they work?  We’ll look at the folklore, superstitions and mythology surrounding mirrors in this episode of Fabulous Folklore. See the images or get the blog…