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.
Topic
British folklore
A collection of 9 issues
The White Stag in British Folklore
Discover the white stag in British folklore, from royal omens to wild hunt legends, and explore why this radiant beast endures in local tradition.
The White Hart in British Folklore
Discover the white hart in British folklore, from royal symbolism to wild chase legends, and learn how this elusive deer appears in local tradition.
The Standing Stones of British Folklore
Discover standing stones in British folklore, from giants and rituals to local legends that make these ancient monuments feel mysteriously alive.
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 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 Grateful Dead in British Folklore
Discover the Grateful Dead in British folklore, a haunting motif of debt, mercy, and supernatural repayment found in ballads and legend.
The Fairy Ointment in British Folk Lore
Discover fairy ointment in British folklore, from stories of enchanted sight to the dangers of seeing the hidden fairy world.
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.