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woodlarker
Jan 21 min read
Jack Frost: The Enigmatic Winter Sprite
In the rich tapestry of English folklore, Jack Frost emerges as a fascinating character. This mischievous sprite is credited with...
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spiritofold
Sep 20, 202410 min read
Boundary Dogs And Land Wights
A true story of a modern day sighting of an otherworldly creature or boundary dog, similar to a grim, hellhound or black shuck.
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spiritofold
Sep 9, 20242 min read
Magpie Superstition
Dive into the superstitions behind magpies - from the omen of seeing a single one, to the rhymes telling the meanings of seeing several.
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woodlarker
Apr 28, 20249 min read
A Sighting of Will O' the Wisp
Discover our recent encounter with a glowing will-o'-the-wisp in the forest and explore the folklore behind this eerie phenomenon.
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spiritofold
Dec 20, 20231 min read
The Deer Mother, a Yule Tale
The Deer Mother was a venerated spiritual figure since early Neolithic times. She was worshipped by early peoples from the British Isles,...
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woodlarker
Dec 9, 202313 min read
Folktale: The Winchester Valkyries
Wait for a quiet gap in your day or evening, pull up a chair, and light a few candles. If you like folklore, unusual tales, or learning...
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woodlarker
Aug 23, 202320 min read
Preserving the Old Ways Part 1: Foraging and Jam Making
Ripe damsons waiting to be foraged There’s something very soul-satisfying about ambling along ancient tracks, and even more so when...
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woodlarker
Jul 1, 20237 min read
The Medieval Salisbury Giant
We had a trip to Salisbury today. For anyone reading this from afar, Salisbury (pronounced Solls-bury ) is a small city here in southern...
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