The Death Coach: Ireland’s Ominous Folklore

Discover the Death Coach in Irish folklore: a ghostly carriage omen tied to death, the otherworld, and enduring Celtic ghost lore.

The Mari Lwyd’s Winter House-Visiting Cousins

Explore winter house-visiting folk custom in Britain, from wassailing to first-footing, and discover the ritual roots behind these seasonal traditions.

The Hounds of Alkonost? Wait no

Discover British ghost lore through the spectral hounds said to haunt roads, moors, and churchyards, bringing omens and eerie warnings.

The Lady of the Lake in Welsh Folklore

Discover the Lady of the Lake in Welsh folklore, from enchanted waters and local legends to the meanings behind sacred lakes and gifts.

The Mari Lwyd’s Dark Horse Cousins

Discover British house-visiting folklore beyond the Mari Lwyd, from masked winter visitors to hospitality rites, eerie costumes, and local custom.

The Knockers of Cornwall: Mine Spirits and Lore

Discover the Knockers of Cornwall, the mine spirits of Cornish folklore said to tap warnings underground and guide miners through danger.

The Wild Man of the Woods in British Folklore

Discover the Wild Man of the Woods in British folklore, from medieval legends to local traditions about wilderness, danger, and the untamed.

The Knocky-Bool and Yorkshire Well Lore

Explore Yorkshire folk custom and the knocky-bool tradition, with its village roots, seasonal play, and echoes of regional heritage.

The Hedley Kow: Northumbrian Shape-Shifter

Discover the Hedley Kow, a Northumbrian shape-shifter from English folk lore, with tales of trickery, transformation, and rural superstition.