The reason for the dark original tellings of fairytales isn’t as frightful as you think.

MythologyClaudia Merrill1 September 2020fairytales, folkloreComment

What is Folklore?

Folklore is something that transcends all cultures and nationalities and finds its way into the fabric of human existence.

MythologyClaudia Merrill3 June 2020folklore, folklore definition, culture, myth, mythology, ancient, folk, joseph campbell, fairytales, sacred pastComment

The Story of Cantre'r Gwaelod or Welsh Atlantis

Did you know that Wales has a Celtic Atlantis myth? Learn about Welsh Atlantis and the similarities it has with the Greek myth.

The Song of the Lorelei

Delve into the mysteries of the Rhine river and the enigmatic river nymph that lives there.

MythologyClaudia Merrill14 August 2018lorelei, folklore, medieval, water nymph, nymph, rhine river, rhine, fairytales, folklore spiritComment

Why Eostre Isn't the Real Goddess of Easter

Is Eostre really the goddess of Easter? I trace back the ancient Brythonic roots of Easter to reveal who the real goddess of the season was.

MythologyClaudia Merrill30 March 2018easter, ostara, eostre, olwen, cerridwen, welsh, mythology, animism, ancient, seasonsComment

The Rituals of the Autumn Equinox

Delve into the ancient rituals and traditions of the autumn equinox.

MythologyClaudia Merrill25 March 2018autumn, autumnal equinox, equinox, history, ancient, harvest, seasons, neolithic, mesolithicComment

The Ancient Rituals of the Summer Solstice

Learn the mysteries and rituals of the summer solstice.

MythologyClaudia Merrill22 December 2017summer solstice, history, ancestors, ancestry, seasonsComment

Are Myths Fiction or Non Fiction?

The mythology and folklore tales of the world today are believed to be complete fantasy. I endeavour to reveal the truth and reveal why we should pay closer attention to the truth behind the mythology.

MythologyClaudia Merrill1 September 2017ancestry, ancestors, mythology, legends, historyComment

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