The folklore of flowers is a huge topic, but it’s often among the poisonous plants that we find the most interesting stories. This episode focuses on the folklore and magical properties of Deadly Nightshade, Foxgloves and Angel’s Trumpet. 2:38 Deadly Nightshade  8:13 Foxgloves  11:38 Angel’s Trumpet  This episode is for entertainment purposes only and does…

Waterfalls attract tourists and photographers alike. What tales lurk beneath their waters?  Learn some of their origin tales and associated legends in this week’s episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find the images and references on the blog post: https://www.icysedgwick.com/waterfall-folklore/ Get your free guide to home protection the folklore way here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/ Become a Patron for bonus…

Pools and lakes hold many secrets beneath their dark, quiet surface. Dark spirits, the restless dead, and even mermaids are among the dangers to avoid! Learn more of these tales in this week’s episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find the images and references on the blog post: https://www.icysedgwick.com/lake-folklore/ Buy tickets for Rural Gothic: Vernal Equinox at…

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’s episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find the images and references on the blog post: https://www.icysedgwick.com/river-folklore/ Get your free guide to…

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’s episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find the images and references on the blog post: https://www.icysedgwick.com/kelpies-folklore/ Get your free guide to home protection…

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 this week’s episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find the image on the blog posts: https://www.icysedgwick.com/money-folklore/ Get your free…