by Sara C. Snider | Apr 23, 2014 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore
The story of Tereshichka is a Russian tale of an old man and wife who mourned their childless existence. So they cut a block of wood, bundled it in swaddling clothes, put it in a cradle, and rocked it and sang lullabies to it. (Creepy…) Lucky for them, the little...
by Sara C. Snider | Apr 22, 2014 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore
Sleipnir is Odin’s eight-legged horse and is the bestest of all the Aesir’s horses. Apparently, Sleipnir’s story of how he came to be begins with when the gods had just established Midgard and a builder came to offer to construct a mighty fortification that would keep...
by Sara C. Snider | Apr 21, 2014 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore
Redcap is a rather unpleasant fellow who lurks in ruined towers and castles, especially if they have a wicked history. It’s said that Redcap kills travelers who wander into his ruined home, using the blood of his victims to dye his cap. Redcap holds a...
by Sara C. Snider | Apr 19, 2014 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore
“The Quillwork Girl and Her Seven Star Brothers” is a Cheyenne story of a beautiful girl who is gifted in the art of quillwork. She could decorate anything from clothing to tipis, and her work was the best in the land. One day, she started making a several sets of...
by Sara C. Snider | Apr 18, 2014 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore
The phooka is a tricksy shape-shifting goblin of Irish lore. He can take on various forms such as a dog, bull, or even an eagle. Most frequently, however, he appears as a black horse or pony with glowing eyes. He approaches unwary travelers and offers them a ride on...
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