In Japanese mythology lives a giant catfish, Namazu. For thousands of years he swum around in the underground rivers and lakes that ran beneath the earth, but… Read more “Catfish and Earthquake Predictions; the Mythology of Namazu.”
Category: Folklore and Fairytale
Hebrew Folk Magic and Lilith
Even if you casually read the first few pages of the Biblical book of Genesis, you’ll notice something. There isn’t just one creation account – there are… Read more “Hebrew Folk Magic and Lilith”
Werewolves Versus Witches: the Peculiar Trial of Theiss of Kaltenbrun
Imagine this: the year is 1691, and you are a judge for the Swedish town of Jürgensburg. Recently, there was a theft from the local Lutheran Church,… Read more “Werewolves Versus Witches: the Peculiar Trial of Theiss of Kaltenbrun”
She Swallows the Stars: the Day of the Dead
There are days for the living… And there are days for the dead. The Aztecs had a peculiar fascination with death, which is obvious from both their… Read more “She Swallows the Stars: the Day of the Dead”
White Woman Creek: A Kansas Ghost Story
Western Kansas is desolate, even today. Imagine what it was like over a century ago. Yet, white settlers pushed on through it… They pushed through, but it… Read more “White Woman Creek: A Kansas Ghost Story”
Rat Tales From Around the World
Rats have pretty bad press, none of which was helped by the Black Death. Still, where there are people, there are rats; likewise, where there are people,… Read more “Rat Tales From Around the World”
Mae Nak: A Thai Ghost Story
Imagine this: you are a newlywed, living in Thailand, then known as Siam. Your wife, Mae, is beautiful, and madly in love with you. Life is good,… Read more “Mae Nak: A Thai Ghost Story”
