New: folkloreAll contenthive-129948krhive-196917zzansteemhive-183959hive-185836hive-180932hive-150122hive-166405uncommonlabphotographyhive-188619hive-144064hive-101145hive-183397hive-145157bitcoinhive-193637krsuccesshive-184714lifehive-181136hive-109690hive-113376TrendingNewHotLikersazlibertypodcast (27)in halloween2024 • 2 months agoEpisode 112: Fall Special, 2024Welcome to the Fall Special of the Arizona Liberty Podcast! We’re thrilled to share this unique seasonal episode with you, where tales of mystery, eerie folklore, and the supernatural unfold…alexaverse (25)in mythology • 2 months agoThe Secret of the Underworld You Shouldn't KnowThe entrance to the Underworld is often described in myths and legends as a dark, foreboding gateway hidden deep within the earth. It is a place where light fades and shadows stretch long, and the…gio88 (39)in mythology • 3 months ago10 Terrifying Monster Legends to Scare YouTop 10 Terrifying Mythological Monsters" that have haunted human imagination for centuries. From the chilling Trolls of Scandinavian folklore to the fearsome Fenrir of Norse mythology, these…gio88 (39)in dullahan • 4 months agoThe Headless Horseman of Ireland: Unveiling the DULLAHANThe DULLAHAN is one of the most eerie and unsettling figures in IRISH FOLKLORE. It is said that this HEADLESS RIDER, who rides a BLACK steed on the darkest nights, is the harbinger of death. But…msfirebomb (37)in bengaliliterature • 4 months agosteemCreated with Sketch.The Role of Folklore and Fairy Tales in Bengali LiteratureFolklore and fairy tales have been the heart and soul of Bengali literature for centuries, weaving together the cultural and spiritual fabric of the region. 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This being, whose origins are shrouded in the mists of time, is one of the…yorichi (32)in hive-196917 • 6 months ago한국의 민담: 세대를 거쳐 전해지는 이야기한국의 민화는 한국의 풍부한 문화유산의 필수적인 부분입니다. 이 이야기는 대대로 전해지며, 종종 조부모가 손자에게 들려주면서 고대의 지혜와 가치를 보존하고 있습니다. 계속해서 마음과 정신을 사로잡고 있는 가장 사랑받는 한국의 민담을 소개합니다. 해와 달이 된 오누이 옛날에 어머니와 함께 살고 있는 남매가 있었습니다. 어느 날 엄마는 시장에…euclidesrr (68)in hive-193186 • 10 months agoCelebrando a lo criolloPor celebrarse el día del maestro Inces, fue preparado una actividad en honor a esos maestros abnegados que prácticamente para ellos no hay barreras pues están en todos los ambientes de nuestro…aipodnik (27)in kuchisakeonna • last yearKuchisake Onna: The Terrifying Urban Legend of the Slit-Mouthed Woman in Japanese Folklore (口裂け女)• Kuchisake onna sneaks up on her victims in the dark on the streets or in dimly lit alleys and asks them if they think she is beautiful: “Watashi, kirei?” (Am I beautiful?)" If the victim answers…aipodnik (27)in akaname • last yearAkaname: Unveiling the Nightly Licker of Japanese Folklore and Hygiene Tales• Aka-name is the personification of fear that can visit a superstitious person in a dark, non-residential building late at night. According to Japanese beliefs, this spirit appears at night to lick…aipodnik (27)in yukionna • last yearThe Enigmatic Yuki Onna: Tales of Love, Frost, and Ethereal Encounters in Japanese Folklore (雪女)• Another legend tells of a man from Yamagata Prefecture who claimed to have been married to Yuki onna. His wife was beautiful, with piercing eyes and skin as white as a marble statue. Although he…aipodnik (27)in amenouzume • last yearThe Radiant Dance of Ame no Uzume: A Mythical Tale of Light and Renewal in Japanese Folklore (天宇受賣命)• There is a known myth about her possessed dance on an inverted vat at the entrance to the shelter of the sun goddess. After the sun goddess Amaterasu took refuge in the grotto, leaving the world…aipodnik (27)in osakabehime • last yearThe Enigmatic Osakabe Hime: Unraveling the Mystery of a Multifaceted Youkai in Japanese Folklore (長壁姫)• Osakabe Hime's true identity remains a mystery. According to popular belief, she is actually a wise nine-tailed kitsune. According to other sources, she may be a snake spirit or the ghost of one…aipodnik (27)in shunobon • last yearShunobon: The Terrifying Youkai with a Scarlet Tray in Japanese Folklore (朱の盆)• Shunobon's main job is to scare people with their terrifying face. People who encounter this demon youkai usually faint or even die from fright. The name Shunobon (translated as scarlet tray)…aipodnik (27)in basan • last yearExploring the Enigmatic Basan: A Fiery Feathered Mystery in Japanese Folklore (波山)The Basan is a very rare youkai bird that is found only in the mountains of Ehime Prefecture, on the island of Shikoku. • Basan is about the size of a turkey, and looks very similar to a rooster.…aipodnik (27)in jorogumo • last yearThe Lethal Charms of Jorogumo: A Tale of Love, Deception, and Venomous Webs in Japanese Mythology• Jorugumo's favorite prey are young, handsome men seeking love or other favors. When Jorugumo spots the man she desires, she lures him to her home with promises of love. • And he disappears…aipodnik (27)in namahage • last yearNamahage and Japanese New Year Traditions on the Oga PeninsulaIf you lived in a coastal town on the Oga Peninsula on the main island of Honshu, you would be well aware that on the night of December 31st, two monstrous namahage would descend upon you. They will…aipodnik (27)in kodama • last year🌳 Kodama (木霊 "echo")🌳 Kodama (木霊 "echo") • In Japanese mythology, the spirit of a tree or the tree itself in which this spirit lives.