There are many tales of spinning in folklore, often involving trickery or the creation of fate.  In this episode of Fabulous Folklore, let’s meet the Fates from ancient Greece, spinners from famous fairy tales, and the spinster herself! See the images on the blog post here:  http://www.icysedgwick.com/spinning-in-folklore/ Check out my short story inspired by the…

Many cultures have myths involving creator deities or legendary figures who weave fate into a tapestry of destiny. In this episode of Fabulous Folklore, let’s meet the goddesses and makers from ancient Greece, the Norse legends, and Victorian literature! See the images on the blog post here:  http://www.icysedgwick.com/weaving-in-mythology/ Check out the review of Tudor Folk…

Many cultures have myths involving blacksmith gods, or creatures that forge magical items for the gods. In this episode of Fabulous Folklore, let’s meet the gods and makers from ancient Greece, the Norse legends, and Irish mythology! See the images on the blog post here: http://www.icysedgwick.com/blacksmith-gods/ Check out the previous episode on blacksmiths in folklore:…

Blacksmiths have long been revered and feared thanks to their skills with fire and metal. In legend, saints and sinners play the role of smith. Let’s find out more about the blacksmiths of legend in this week’s episode of Fabulous Folklore!  See the images on the blog post here: http://www.icysedgwick.com/blacksmiths-folklore/ Get your guide to protecting…

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…

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…