Are You a Witch? Witchcraft and the 11 Signs
Witchcraft can be briefly defined as the art of directing the energy in nature. Although today associated with Wicca, witchcraft […]
Walpurgis Night in European Folklore: History and Traditions
Walpurgis Night, also known as Witches’ Night, is a traditional European festival. Its association with witchcraft dates back to medieval
Czermna’s Skull Chapel: The Fascinating Exhibit of 3000 Skulls and Countless Bones
Located in the picturesque village of Czermna in southwestern Poland, the Skull Chapel is an eerie yet fascinating place that
Symbolic Meanings of Green with Examples from Mythology
“A newly sprouted tree, a sparkling emerald, an attractive spring landscape, a vast forest… The vital energy of green is
With the Third Deadly Earthquake in Turkey, the Death Toll Rose to 42310, the 700-Year-Old Church was Demolished
On Monday, February 20, 2023, at 08:04 pm local time, six people died and many buildings were destroyed in the
Hungarian Busójárás Festivities Heralding the End of Winter and Interesting Busó Costumes
“One day, while walking on the streets of Hungary, if you see people wearing sheepskin and wooden masks, it means
Odessa, the Port City of Ukraine, is on UNESCO’s List of World Heritage in Danger
The historical center of the city of Odessa, which is the most important port city of Ukraine and also known
Juniper in Mythology and Folk Beliefs
Juniper, a coniferous tree of the genus Juniperus, is a species that can adapt to many climates. Therefore, it is
Halloween-Like Traditions and the Origin of Halloween
Celebrated on October 31st every year, Halloween is seen as a secular tradition today despite its pagan roots. The common
The Blood Oath Rites of the Scythians and Huns
The blood oath is a ritual, usually between two men, that provides a symbolic sense of attachment and eternal friendship.
Mabon Excitement: Autumn Equinox Celebrated at Stonehenge
The historic site in England hosted the Mabon celebrations on the morning of September 23. Many people in the UK
The Scariest Creatures in Anatolian Folklore
Mythological entities, which are a part of Anatolian folk culture, are indispensable elements of both fairy tales and folk literature.