The Mistletoe Tradition in British Folk Belief
Discover mistletoe in British folk belief, from sacred winter rites and protection charms to love divination, healing, and seasonal custom.
J.C. Aldred
Midsummer Bonfires in British Folk Tradition
Discover Midsummer bonfires in British folk tradition, from hilltop fire rituals to love charms, luck, and summer solstice customs.
The Wild Hunt in British Folk Tradition
Discover the Wild Hunt in British folklore, from ghostly riders and death omens to storm myths in English, Welsh, and Scottish tradition.
The Cailleach: Scotland’s Winter Hag
Discover the Cailleach, Scotland’s winter hag of myth and landscape folklore, and how she shapes mountains, storms, and seasonal change.
The Lantern Men of the Fenland Marshes
Discover the Lantern Men of Fenland ghost lore, the mysterious lights said to haunt marshes, mislead travelers, and shape local belief.
The Raven and the Rhymer in Welsh Legend
Discover Welsh folklore through the raven: a bird of prophecy, battle omens, poets, and the Otherworld in myth and legend.
The Haunted Legends of Arthur's Seat
Discover Arthur’s Seat ghost lore, from eerie apparitions to hilltop omens, and explore Edinburgh’s most haunting landscape legends.
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.
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.