The Sin-Eater: Wales’ Dark Funerary Custom
Discover the sin-eater, a haunting Welsh folk custom tied to death, ritual food, and beliefs about cleansing the soul after passing.
J.C. Aldred
The Fairies of Welsh Caves and Wells
Discover Welsh cave and well fairy lore, from enchanted springs to underground dwellings, and the beliefs that made sacred places feel alive.
The Green Children of Woolpit: A Deeper Look
Explore the Green Children of Woolpit legend, a haunting medieval English folklore tale of two mysterious children found in Suffolk.
The Apple Tree in British Folk Belief
Explore apple tree folk belief in Britain, from orchard blessings and fairy lore to death omens, healing customs, and seasonal rituals.
The Blue Men of the Minch: Sea Folk Lore
Discover the Blue Men of the Minch, a Scottish folklore legend of sea spirits, storms, and island weather wisdom in the Hebrides.
The Fairy Hills of Ireland
Discover the folklore of Ireland’s fairy hills, ancient mounds linked to the aos sí, hidden realms, and tales of sacred landscape.
The Cornish Knockers and Mine Spirits
Discover Cornish knockers, the mine spirits of folklore said to warn miners of danger and guide them to ore in Cornwall’s old tin mines.
The Mari Lwyd’s Winter Journey
Discover the Mari Lwyd, the haunting Welsh winter custom of song battles, masked visits, and folklore rooted in midwinter tradition.
The Púca: Ireland’s Wild Shape-Shifter
Explore the Púca, Ireland’s shape-shifting folk spirit, in Celtic mythology, from harvest mischief and night rides to wild landscape lore.
The Cauld Lad of Hylton: North-East Ghost Lore
Discover the Cauld Lad of Hylton, a famous ghost lore legend from County Durham, and the story behind this restless household spirit.