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The Tales of Krampus and Belsnickel
Christmas is the time for joy and love. For Children in Austria and Germany, something sinister lurks- evil. As they wait for their...
Dec 25, 20233 min read


Homer’s Hymn to Minerva
Women in Ancient Greece and in the associated myths had very little agency in determining their futures. Unfortunately, almost two...
Dec 18, 20233 min read


La Llorona: A Tale of Guilt, Loss, and Consequence
“Ay mis hijos, Mis Hijos!” are the infamous cry of, “La Llorona,” the ghost of a woman rumored to roam New Mexico and other parts of...
Nov 17, 20234 min read


The Classics: “Homer’s Hymn to Venus” Through the Lens of the 19th Century
Ancient Greece represents one of the pillars upon which society managed to build what we now refer to as “Pop Culture.” Superheroes,...
Nov 15, 20234 min read


Witches and Folklore
Holistic health, a philosophy and practice that considers the well-being of the mind, body, and spirit as interconnected, has gained...
Nov 13, 20234 min read


Cinderella & Her Folktale
A folktale is a story or legend that has been told primarily through word of mouth from generation to generation. Similar to a fairytale,...
Nov 3, 20233 min read


Stoicism in The Classics
Of the many contributions the classical eras of ancient Greece and Rome have made to the development of the Western world, the philosophy...
Nov 2, 20235 min read


Bears in Native American Folklore
Native American folklore has been under appreciated and almost taken out of this world in general. Many do not see the importance Native...
Nov 1, 20232 min read


Halloween and Folklore
Halloween is one of the most popular Holidays in the Western world. Americans in 2023 expect to spend over 12.3 billion dollars on...
Oct 31, 20233 min read


Hecate in Myth and Folklore
The gods of ancient Greece have captured the imaginations of many since the Renaissance. Gods such as Apollo, Zeus, Artemis, and Athena...
Oct 19, 20233 min read


How Folklore Has Impacted Our Communities and Beliefs
How Folklore Has Impacted Our Communities and Beliefs Today, it might seem that folklore is outdated, irrelevant, old laundry, and with...
Oct 16, 20232 min read


A Study of Ravens in Myth and Folklore
Ravens are powerful symbols of folklore across the world. They are messengers, heroes, tricksters and omens of death, yet today it seems...
Oct 11, 20232 min read
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