Articles related to "Folk Lore"
The Brampton Bugle
In order to escape the Christmas festivities I decided to do some internet research, to select the pick of folk-related websites to recommend to you, dear reader of Suite 101 Folk-Music. However, I quickly got distracted by the Brampton Bugle.
morris dancing • mumming • folk-lore • rambing syd rumpo • kenneth williams
In order to escape the Christmas festivities I decided to do some internet research, to select the pick of folk-related websites to recommend to you, dear reader of Suite 101 Folk-Music. However, I quickly got distracted by the Brampton Bugle.
morris dancing • mumming • folk-lore • rambing syd rumpo • kenneth williams
The Pied Piper of Hamelin Crusade
The Pied Piper of Hamelin and Children's Crusade of 1212.
crusades • knights • folklore • folktales • folk lore
The Pied Piper of Hamelin and Children's Crusade of 1212.
crusades • knights • folklore • folktales • folk lore
Ah, Raven!
The Rraven is the most well-written, mystical, historical and legendary bird alive, and He's abundant in our every day lives, being a different creature to each of us.
alaska • raven • crow • birds • totem
The Rraven is the most well-written, mystical, historical and legendary bird alive, and He's abundant in our every day lives, being a different creature to each of us.
alaska • raven • crow • birds • totem
Astrea, Goddess of Justice
One of the most well respected and highly esteemed goddesses of the Greek and Roman world was Astrea. Astrea is the goddess of justice. She stands proud with a stern look upon her once joyful face, as she holds a sword in one hand and the scales of justice in the other hand. She is judgement and justice, and she is purity.
greek • roman • myth • legend • folk lore
One of the most well respected and highly esteemed goddesses of the Greek and Roman world was Astrea. Astrea is the goddess of justice. She stands proud with a stern look upon her once joyful face, as she holds a sword in one hand and the scales of justice in the other hand. She is judgement and justice, and she is purity.
greek • roman • myth • legend • folk lore
Magical Wildflowers
Considering the evolution of humans, it's perfectly logical that some wildflowers were considered magical. Botany got its start in folk medicine and magic, just as astronomy got a jumpstart from astrology. But there are those who still believe in the magical properties of plants.
magical wildflowers • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Considering the evolution of humans, it's perfectly logical that some wildflowers were considered magical. Botany got its start in folk medicine and magic, just as astronomy got a jumpstart from astrology. But there are those who still believe in the magical properties of plants.
magical wildflowers • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Mythology and Relevance
This article focuses on why mythology is relevant: it can hold truths in its lessons, and can lead us to a greater understanding of our own psychology. As well, a definition of mythology and our responsibilities in discussing mythology are explored.
myth • mythology • legend • folk • lore
This article focuses on why mythology is relevant: it can hold truths in its lessons, and can lead us to a greater understanding of our own psychology. As well, a definition of mythology and our responsibilities in discussing mythology are explored.
myth • mythology • legend • folk • lore
Review - A Gift for New Mothers
It's special. Share this read with your daughter, daughter-in-law, or just for yourself. It's a book filled with lore and fact. Delightful.
parenting • motherhood • birthing • pregnancy • grandmother
It's special. Share this read with your daughter, daughter-in-law, or just for yourself. It's a book filled with lore and fact. Delightful.
parenting • motherhood • birthing • pregnancy • grandmother
Scary Halloween Get-Ups Inspired by Indian Lore
Create an impact with these two exotic Halloween costumes. Each has a story woven around it to lend drama and excitement.
homemade halloween costumes • costume ideas • unique halloween costume • costume • costumes
Create an impact with these two exotic Halloween costumes. Each has a story woven around it to lend drama and excitement.
homemade halloween costumes • costume ideas • unique halloween costume • costume • costumes
What's the Answer?
Folklore is more about questions than it is about answers.
king arthur • round table • knights • historians • folk lore
Folklore is more about questions than it is about answers.
king arthur • round table • knights • historians • folk lore
Boo! Seasonal Wildflower Lore
In “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” a crowd of villagers has adorned the head of an unfortunate woman with a conical hat, and has fastened a long, pointy false nose to her face. Yelling, “Witch! Witch!”, they demand she be burned at the stake, mostly for its entertainment value. What does this have to do with wildflowers, you ask? Well, it is Halloween, and Halloween is when witches are about, and if anybody could find a use for a wildflower, berry, or bit of tuber, it would be a witch.
wildflowers • north america • gregg pasterick • halloween • folk lore
In “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” a crowd of villagers has adorned the head of an unfortunate woman with a conical hat, and has fastened a long, pointy false nose to her face. Yelling, “Witch! Witch!”, they demand she be burned at the stake, mostly for its entertainment value. What does this have to do with wildflowers, you ask? Well, it is Halloween, and Halloween is when witches are about, and if anybody could find a use for a wildflower, berry, or bit of tuber, it would be a witch.
wildflowers • north america • gregg pasterick • halloween • folk lore
Glastonbury, Arthur, Infinity & Beyond!
Topics and links for additional studies, relating to Glastonbury and King Arthur.
arthur • artur • artorius • king • guenivere
Topics and links for additional studies, relating to Glastonbury and King Arthur.
arthur • artur • artorius • king • guenivere
Hepatica, An Early Sign of Spring, and the Doctrine of Signatures
It was called “The Doctrine of Signatures”, and it was where the medicinal properties of a plant were determined by its shape. Early bloomer Round-lobed Hepatica is a perfect example.
hepatica • an early sign of spring • and the doctrine of signatures • round-lobed hepatica • hepatica americana
It was called “The Doctrine of Signatures”, and it was where the medicinal properties of a plant were determined by its shape. Early bloomer Round-lobed Hepatica is a perfect example.
hepatica • an early sign of spring • and the doctrine of signatures • round-lobed hepatica • hepatica americana
Edvard Grieg Life and Works
Biography of composer and pianist Edvard Grieg, greatest composer of Norway, famous for Peer Gynt Suite.
edvard grieg life and works • edvard grieg biography • peer gynt suite • grieg and ibsen • grieg and chopin
Biography of composer and pianist Edvard Grieg, greatest composer of Norway, famous for Peer Gynt Suite.
edvard grieg life and works • edvard grieg biography • peer gynt suite • grieg and ibsen • grieg and chopin
Enchanting Blarney, Ireland
For most visitors to the village of Blarney, they waste no time hoofing it to Blarney Castle in order to kiss the stone. But more treasures abound in this tiny Irish gem.
blarney stone • blarney castle • village of blarney • blarney woolen mills • cormac mccarthy
For most visitors to the village of Blarney, they waste no time hoofing it to Blarney Castle in order to kiss the stone. But more treasures abound in this tiny Irish gem.
blarney stone • blarney castle • village of blarney • blarney woolen mills • cormac mccarthy
Media and Marginal Communities- Folklore II
This is the Fourth article in the series of articles devoted to use of various media for development. It give the readers a chance to surf the net on this topic so that they can ponder upon the role of folklore and its study for effective communication and for the development of the community..
folklore • cultural anthropology • linguistics • orality • folklorist
This is the Fourth article in the series of articles devoted to use of various media for development. It give the readers a chance to surf the net on this topic so that they can ponder upon the role of folklore and its study for effective communication and for the development of the community..
folklore • cultural anthropology • linguistics • orality • folklorist
Traditional Shamanism Worldwide
Shamanism is practiced in countless regions of the world, from the Americas to Australasia, from Siberia to Asia.
traditional shamanism • where do shamans practise • where did shamans practice • shamanism worldwide • shamanism common element
Shamanism is practiced in countless regions of the world, from the Americas to Australasia, from Siberia to Asia.
traditional shamanism • where do shamans practise • where did shamans practice • shamanism worldwide • shamanism common element
Best Places to Visit Around Sydney
From Darling Harbour to Kings Cross, Sydney offers exciting attractions. You'll find trendy restaurants, historical sites, ethnic foods, wildlife parks, pubs and more.
sydney tower • central business district • chinese garden of friendship • dixon street • st. james church
From Darling Harbour to Kings Cross, Sydney offers exciting attractions. You'll find trendy restaurants, historical sites, ethnic foods, wildlife parks, pubs and more.
sydney tower • central business district • chinese garden of friendship • dixon street • st. james church
Don't Kill Dandelions, Eat Them
These "weeds" stimulate the liver to purify the blood, aid digestion, and are nutritious.
don’t kill dandelions eat them • herbs have medicinal value • healthy benefits dandelion leaves roots • dandelion recipes tea coffee wine • let dandelions thrive
These "weeds" stimulate the liver to purify the blood, aid digestion, and are nutritious.
don’t kill dandelions eat them • herbs have medicinal value • healthy benefits dandelion leaves roots • dandelion recipes tea coffee wine • let dandelions thrive
Excuses to Party in January
January can often be a dull month socially, once the New Year celebrations have passed. But there is always an excuse to theme a party in this month. Here are some ideas.
january party • january feasts • epiphany • byron's birthday • mozart's birthday
January can often be a dull month socially, once the New Year celebrations have passed. But there is always an excuse to theme a party in this month. Here are some ideas.
january party • january feasts • epiphany • byron's birthday • mozart's birthday
Haunted Blairsden Mansion
It's rumored that New Jersey's magnificent Blairsden Mansion is haunted, while others claim this to be false.
haunted blairsden mansion • history of blairsden mansion • blairsden mansion • ghost at blairsden mansion • haunted mansions
It's rumored that New Jersey's magnificent Blairsden Mansion is haunted, while others claim this to be false.
haunted blairsden mansion • history of blairsden mansion • blairsden mansion • ghost at blairsden mansion • haunted mansions
How to Grow Primroses Plant Profile
Bright splashes of bold color in the spring, folk-lore and fairy rings. Primroses are popular plants and the stuff of legends from Shakespearean days. Grow them yourself!
plant profile • primroses • primrose plants • primula • primula vulgaris
Bright splashes of bold color in the spring, folk-lore and fairy rings. Primroses are popular plants and the stuff of legends from Shakespearean days. Grow them yourself!
plant profile • primroses • primrose plants • primula • primula vulgaris
How To Pack Light When Travelling By Car
Many people travelling by road carry excess equipment. It is possible to be comfortable and travel light by applying the principles of light-weight hiking to car camping.
lightweight car camping • travel light in car 4wd suv • packing car to reduce space • lightweight hiking principles • light weight camping stoves
Many people travelling by road carry excess equipment. It is possible to be comfortable and travel light by applying the principles of light-weight hiking to car camping.
lightweight car camping • travel light in car 4wd suv • packing car to reduce space • lightweight hiking principles • light weight camping stoves
Magical Marrakech
Marrakech is a magical city of contrasts with modern complexes, wide roads, artistic gardens and fountains existing with medinas, mosques and kasbahs.
marrakech • the imperial city of morocco • its red and green city • city of gardens • menara garden with olive orchards and a beautiful
Marrakech is a magical city of contrasts with modern complexes, wide roads, artistic gardens and fountains existing with medinas, mosques and kasbahs.
marrakech • the imperial city of morocco • its red and green city • city of gardens • menara garden with olive orchards and a beautiful
Romantic Literature
Romantic literature focuses on nature, emotion, love and fear. Romantic writers include Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, William Wordsworth, Mary Shelly and Emily Bronte.
romantic literature • frankenstein and mary shelly • romantic writers • fairy tales • the brothers grimm
Romantic literature focuses on nature, emotion, love and fear. Romantic writers include Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, William Wordsworth, Mary Shelly and Emily Bronte.
romantic literature • frankenstein and mary shelly • romantic writers • fairy tales • the brothers grimm
Seasickness in Scuba Diving
Seasickness is a common problem with scuba diving being carried out from boats. But there are simple ways to deal with this problem.
scuba seasick • vestibular seasickness • acupressure prevent seasickness • reference point seasickness • natural seasick remedy
Seasickness is a common problem with scuba diving being carried out from boats. But there are simple ways to deal with this problem.
scuba seasick • vestibular seasickness • acupressure prevent seasickness • reference point seasickness • natural seasick remedy
The Icelandic Phallological Museum
A short tour through the Icelandic Phallological Museum, a real place in Iceland devoted to the preservation and study of the penis.
phallology • penis museum • icelandic phallological museum • phallic studies • study of the penis
A short tour through the Icelandic Phallological Museum, a real place in Iceland devoted to the preservation and study of the penis.
phallology • penis museum • icelandic phallological museum • phallic studies • study of the penis
The Many Figures of Christmas
There are many different Christmas traditions in Western Europe. History, folk lore and religion have all intermeshed to create various Christmas gift-bearers.
christmas gift bearers in europe • swedish holiday traditions • jultomen • christkindle • la befana
There are many different Christmas traditions in Western Europe. History, folk lore and religion have all intermeshed to create various Christmas gift-bearers.
christmas gift bearers in europe • swedish holiday traditions • jultomen • christkindle • la befana
Aesop and Indian influences
a short review of Aesop in relationship to animal wisdom literature of India and Eastern influences
aesop • bidpai • jataka • animal wisdom literature • fables
a short review of Aesop in relationship to animal wisdom literature of India and Eastern influences
aesop • bidpai • jataka • animal wisdom literature • fables
Discovering Eve
Learn what the Qur'an says about Eve. Is she really to blame for the Fall from Paradise? What does Islam say about Original Sin? Read this article and find out!
adam and eve • islamic view of eve • eve in the qur'an • original sin • the fall from paradise
Learn what the Qur'an says about Eve. Is she really to blame for the Fall from Paradise? What does Islam say about Original Sin? Read this article and find out!
adam and eve • islamic view of eve • eve in the qur'an • original sin • the fall from paradise
Excuses to Party in October
The last day of October is well known as Halloween or All Hallows Eve and provides a good excuse to party. But what other ideas are there for themed events in this month?
honey recipes • party ideas • october festivals • ely • nottingham
The last day of October is well known as Halloween or All Hallows Eve and provides a good excuse to party. But what other ideas are there for themed events in this month?
honey recipes • party ideas • october festivals • ely • nottingham
Hunting Herbs Online
Whether you're putting in your first herb garden, looking for information on a specific herb,or wanting to know more about what to do with the herbs you're going to harvest this summer, there's a cornucopia of information online. Use Editor Susan's web picks to find what you want to know about herbs, without having to endure endless sales pitches.
herbs online • online herb sources • herb related web sites • cooking with herbs • growing herbs
Whether you're putting in your first herb garden, looking for information on a specific herb,or wanting to know more about what to do with the herbs you're going to harvest this summer, there's a cornucopia of information online. Use Editor Susan's web picks to find what you want to know about herbs, without having to endure endless sales pitches.
herbs online • online herb sources • herb related web sites • cooking with herbs • growing herbs
King Arthur on Film
The tales of King Arthur, the knights of the round table, and their quest for the Holy Grail have enchanted cinema goers for generations.
king arthur films • knights of the round table • holy grail films • arthurian legend • mark twain films
The tales of King Arthur, the knights of the round table, and their quest for the Holy Grail have enchanted cinema goers for generations.
king arthur films • knights of the round table • holy grail films • arthurian legend • mark twain films
St Elizabeth of Hungary/Queen of the People
The "greatest woman of the German Middle Ages," St Elizabeth was canonized by Pope Gregory IX in 1235. Her works included building hospitals and giving alms to the poor.
greatest woman of the german middle ages • st elizabeth of hungary • st elisabeth queen of the people • st elizabeth canonized by pope gregory ix • elizabeth married ludwig iv of thuringia
The "greatest woman of the German Middle Ages," St Elizabeth was canonized by Pope Gregory IX in 1235. Her works included building hospitals and giving alms to the poor.
greatest woman of the german middle ages • st elizabeth of hungary • st elisabeth queen of the people • st elizabeth canonized by pope gregory ix • elizabeth married ludwig iv of thuringia
The Origin of the Handshake
Apart from the spoken word, there are many different methods of greething which have originated across different cultures involving gesture and body language..
president george washington • john adams • adolf hitler • handshake • bowing
Apart from the spoken word, there are many different methods of greething which have originated across different cultures involving gesture and body language..
president george washington • john adams • adolf hitler • handshake • bowing
Plant Profile Online Encyclopedia
An alphabetical listing of all the plant profiles covering flowering plants, garden shrubs, ornamental trees and more. An online plant encyclopedia with growing details.
plant profiles • gardening encyclopedia • online landscape plants • growing guides • perennials
An alphabetical listing of all the plant profiles covering flowering plants, garden shrubs, ornamental trees and more. An online plant encyclopedia with growing details.
plant profiles • gardening encyclopedia • online landscape plants • growing guides • perennials
The Fishing Master of Appledore
Ghost, pirate, constable, taverner and general factotum,his tales are colorful, but are they fact--or fancy?
phillip babb • new hampshire • maine • immigrants
Ghost, pirate, constable, taverner and general factotum,his tales are colorful, but are they fact--or fancy?
phillip babb • new hampshire • maine • immigrants
And Now, For the Rest of the Poem
What was the key event which led to the publication of The Lord of the Rings? Was it really the publication of The Hobbit, or should we look to something else entirely? The answer may be as surprising as any revelation in the history of Tolkien's world.
errantry • lay of leithian • the lord of the rings • j.r.r. tolkien • george allen and unwin
What was the key event which led to the publication of The Lord of the Rings? Was it really the publication of The Hobbit, or should we look to something else entirely? The answer may be as surprising as any revelation in the history of Tolkien's world.
errantry • lay of leithian • the lord of the rings • j.r.r. tolkien • george allen and unwin
Jacob Marley's Links '98 (final update 12/29)
A massive list of links to web sites or pages that advertise, promots, or relate to adaptations of "A Christmas Carol."
christmas carol • charles dickens • websites • web sites
A massive list of links to web sites or pages that advertise, promots, or relate to adaptations of "A Christmas Carol."
christmas carol • charles dickens • websites • web sites
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