Power Animals – Ancient Companions of the Soul
A World Connected to Nature Imagine a time before buildings, borders, or artificial light. A world of pure wilderness, where every tree, shadow, and gust of wind held meaning. Ancient…
The Tikoloshe: Africa’s Mischievous and Malevolent Water Spirit
Deep in the folklore of Southern Africa—especially among the Nguni peoples—lives the enduring legend of the Tikoloshe (also spelled Tokoloshe, Tikolosh, or Tonkolosh). This dwarf-like water spirit is known for…
The Witches of The White Rose: Yorkshire’s Forgotten History of Accusation and Survival
Witchcraft in Yorkshire: Fact and Folklore For centuries, tales of witchcraft echoed across Yorkshire, blending folklore, historical fact, and social fear. While many stories were fueled by superstition, some were…
The Whipping Toms: Leicester’s Lost and Lawless Shrovetide Ritual
A Glimpse into a Forgotten Tradition At Leicester's De Montfort Museum, a worn plaque on a stone pillar offers a glimpse into a chaotic and long-forgotten tradition: the Whipping Toms…
Sandvíkur-Glæsir: The Dapper Ghost of Iceland’s East Fjords
A Haunting Legend from Sandvík Tucked between the headlands of Barðsnes and Gerpir on Iceland’s east coast lies the now-abandoned settlement of Sandvík. Once home to hardworking coastal folk, the…
Baba Yaga: The Ancient Spirit Behind the Legend
Origins of Baba Yaga Among the oldest and most mysterious figures in Slavic mythology stands Baba Yaga. While often depicted today as a frightening witch, her origins lie in reverence…
Seven Subterranean Myths from Around the World
Greece: Hades, the Shadowed Domain In ancient Greek mythology, the underworld was ruled by Hades, also called Pluto. Souls crossed the River Styx with ferryman Charon, were judged by Minos,…
The Real Annabelle: The Innocent Doll That Houses Evil
You’ve seen her in The Conjuring movies — porcelain, terrifying, possessed.But the real Annabelle?She’s not porcelain at all. She’s a simple Raggedy Ann doll, made of cloth and yarn —…
The Devil’s Arch: Worcestershire’s Creepiest Modern Legend
Places of legend aren't always ancient—or even that old. Take the “Devil’s Arch” in Worcester. Built in the 1950s as a simple pedestrian underpass beneath a railway line, it leads…
Red Door, Yellow Door: We Met Something That Stayed Behind
One day, my friends and I decided to try the game Red Door, Yellow Door. At first, we didn’t expect much—just a creepy ritual for fun. My friend (let’s call…