Folklore and Myth Archives

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024

A History of Vikings: Where They Come From, Infamy and Our Ancestors

Vikings. Sea wolves. Danes. Hearing these words struck fear into the hearts of people across the British Isles, Ireland, and the coastline of continental Europe. Vikings were more than just raiding, pillaging barbarians. They were more than just pagan savages. To many of us, they were our seafaring ancestors who crossed treacherous waters and settled

April 10, 2024April 10, 2024

Fairy Cats: The Magic & Lore of the Celtic Cait Sidhe

The Celts believed strongly in the “good folk” or “sidhe”, also known as fairies. One such belief was in the Cait Sidhe or cat fairies, of which we magically know little about…until now. A guest writer known as Koala Anne has been on a journey to learn as much as she can about these elusive

April 10, 2024May 6, 2024

Old Florida Folk Magic: Midwives, Hoodoo & Folk Remedies (Pt 2)

Six months ago, I set off on a journey into the mysterious world of old Florida folk traditions, herbalism and spiritual practices. The time spent researching, asking questions, and doing footwork was well spent and the results? Fascinating and enriching. In this edition of Old Florida Folk Magic, I take you back in time to

April 9, 2024April 12, 2024

Druids: History, Lore, Magick and Modern Druidry

Ahhhh Druids. Celtic. Ancient. Mysterious. The word Druid is thrown around quite a bit when you enter into the exploration of Celtic neo-paganism. But beyond being associated with nature, magick, and Ireland what do we really know about the Druids? What do we know about the ancient order of Celtic Priests? The short answer to

March 16, 2024March 16, 2024

Spider Gods & Goddesses: Arachne, Anansi, The Norns, and More

The itsy bitsy spider. Charlotte’s web. Little Miss Muffet. What do these stories and nursery rhymes all have in common? If it wasn’t obvious, it’s the SPIDER. And yes, we know there’s plenty of folks out there who cringe at the word. Some run and scream. But here’s the truth – the spider is a

January 12, 2024March 2, 2024

What Do Rabbits Symbolize? The Hare in Folklore & MAGICK

The Easter Bunny. Peter Rabbit. Bugs Bunny and the Velveteen rabbit. They’re fluffy and cute. They hop down the bunny trail and bring us treats at Easter. They’re an inevitable part of the Spring season and ingrained in our holidays, but why? What do rabbits symbolize and why are they so important in folklore and

December 15, 2023March 4, 2024

Epona Goddess of Horses: 7 Ways to Work with the Celtic Lady

Her magic emanates from every horse and pony. Her energy is felt in the stables and out in the fields. Epona. She is The Lady of the Stables. An ancient guardian of horses, soldiers, and farmers. A goddess so powerful that the Romans adopted her as their own yet kept her original Celtic name and

December 14, 2023December 15, 2023

Cerridwen Goddess of Wisdom & Rebirth: Ways to Work With Her

Sorceress. Witch. Goddess. Mother. Cerridwen is a powerful figure in Welsh mythology and is beloved by witches and pagans worldwide. She is often compared to the Circe the Greek Goddess of Sorcery and Baba Yaga the Slavic woman of the woods. Yet she is unique unto herself. Perhaps you feel her calling you to the

October 6, 2023November 30, 2023

Iceland’s Gryla the Christmas Witch, the Yule Lads, and Yule Cat

When Santa Claus has abandoned you and something dark knocks at your door…beware the Gryla the Christmas witch and her ghastly horde! Did you know there’s a dark side to Christmas? Most people have heard of Krampus, but there is a whole legion of Yuletide monsters just waiting to be your friend. In this terrifying

August 30, 2023March 13, 2024

Norse Paganism: Its Fascinating Origins and How to Practice Today

Vikings. Valhalla. Thor and Odin. I’ll bet you are at least partially familiar with these words. And, if you’ve come here from a Google search, you likely are interested in exploring the topic of Norse Paganism. I’d first like to start by saying that in no way am I affiliated with any specific Norse group,