The Cunning Folk of British Folklore
Explore the cunning folk of British folklore: wise healers, charmers, and magical practitioners who worked remedies, divination, and protection.
J.C. Aldred
The Luck of the Ash Tree in Folklore
Discover the luck of the ash tree in British folk belief, from protection and healing to seasonal customs and old superstitions.
The Pookas of Irish Folklore
Discover the pooka in Irish folklore: a shapeshifting trickster of roads, fields, and stables whose eerie pranks warned listeners to stay wary.
The Ballad of Tam Lin
Discover the ballad of Tam Lin, a classic Scottish border folk tale of fairy abduction, courage, and rescue in the woods.
The West Country Pixies of Devon and Cornwall
Discover West Country pixies in Devon and Cornwall folklore, from mischievous encounters to place-based legends, warnings, and rural beliefs.
The Cailleach’s Rival: The Ivy King in Folklore
Discover the Ivy King in British folklore, his rivalry with the Holly King, and how evergreen plant symbolism shapes seasonal folk tradition.
The Second Sight in Scottish Folklore
Discover second sight in Scottish folklore, from prophetic visions and death omens to Highland traditions that blur everyday life and the supernatural.
The Wassail Bowl in British Folk Tradition
Discover the wassail bowl in British folk tradition, from orchard blessings and winter drinking customs to the ritual songs that welcomed luck and harvest.
The Lindow Man and British Bog Bodies
Explore the Lindow Man and British bog bodies, where archaeology meets folklore, ritual mystery, and the eerie power of wetlands in Britain.
The Knockers of Derbyshire Mine Folklore
Discover the knockers of Derbyshire mine folklore, from warning knocks and hidden tunnel spirits to the beliefs of mining communities.