An elm tree in Prospect Park in Brooklyn had a silver plaque that said, “Nellie.” It’s been said that Nellie Howard met an untimely end on a European tour in the late 1800s. While Nellie was ill, she remembered the…
Swan Myths and Folklore
Swans have long been a source of fascination, with their elegant shapes moving smoothly over calm waters. These beautiful birds are not just symbols of beauty and grace but also have significant roles in the folklore and myths of various…
The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe: A Potential Link to Voting Fraud?
Edgar Allan Poe, the master of the macabre, met an end as mysterious and chilling as his stories. On a gloomy day in October 1849, Poe vanished, only to be found in a dire state a few days later, uttering…
The Mystery of the Upcoming Eclipse and Its Connection to the Phoenix Rising
As we meander through the labyrinth of life, with its myriad twists and turns, nature occasionally pulls back the curtain, revealing the grandeur of its design. The April 8th, 2024, eclipse is one such marvel—a celestial symphony that promises to…
Leprechaun Folklore
Ah, leprechauns—the solitary tricksters of Irish folklore, clad in green, and known for their craftiness and their hidden pots of gold. The tales of these small, bearded men, often shoemakers by trade, stretch back into the mists of ancient Ireland,…
The Kehoe House
Nestled in the heart of Savannah, Georgia, the Kehoe House emerges as a beacon of history, architecture, and mystery. This enchanting Queen Anne Victorian mansion, built in 1892 for the iron foundry owner William Kehoe and his family, is not…
The Ghost of the Bellamy Bridge Bride
Deep in the heart of the Florida Panhandle, shrouded by the dense mists that rise from the Chipola River, lies a relic of the past that whispers tales of love, loss, and spooky hauntings. Bellamy Bridge, or what’s left of…
The Underground Morgue of Savannah
In the shadowed corners of Savannah’s past, there’s the tale of the Old Candler Hospital. This story, draped in mystery and whispers of the macabre, begins in the early 19th century.The Old Candler Hospital was the first hospital in Georgia….
The Eerie Legend of the Christmas Spider: A Spooky Twist on Holiday Folklore
The Christmas Spider story is about a poor family who finds their tree turned into gold and silver by a spider’s web. The spider brings them good luck and makes their Christmas magical. People in Eastern Europe put spider decorations on their trees because of this story, to bring good luck.
Unveiling the Mystery: The Spine-Chilling Folklore of Frau Holle
Frau Holle is a spooky character from old stories, who lives in a magical world and can control the weather. She gives scary tasks to a girl who falls into her world, like making snow by shaking a feather bed. Frau Holle rewards good people but punishes the lazy, making her both kind and scary in her stories.
The Yule Cat: A Spooky Tale from Icelandic Folklore
The Yule Cat is a big, scary cat from Icelandic Christmas stories that goes after people who don’t get new clothes before Christmas Eve. It is linked to other spooky Icelandic Christmas characters like Grýla and her Yule Lads, making the holiday stories exciting but a little scary. Today, the Yule Cat is still popular in Iceland, showing up in art and stories, and is a cool part of how Iceland celebrates Christmas with a mix of fun and spookiness.
Leppalúði: The Shadowy Figure in Icelandic Folklore
Leppalúði is a spooky character from Icelandic stories, known as the Lazy Husband and married to the scary ogress Grýla. He’s not as active as Grýla or their Yule Lad children, but he still adds a creepy feeling to Iceland’s Christmas tales. Even though he’s more quiet and stays in the background, Leppalúði is an important part of these scary winter stories.
