Folklore – Amethyst’s Archive

nathanandersonart: Name: Barghest, Barguest Area of Origin: Northern England Prevalent in Northern English folklore, the Barghest is a monstrous black dog, with fiery eyes, large teeth and claws, though the name has been known to refer to ghosts or household elves in other regions of the country. The word “Ghost” was pronounced “Guest” in NorthernContinue reading

Lilac in Magick

sedaelaco: “The lilac branches are bowed under the weight of the flowers: blooming is hard, and the most important thing is – to bloom.” – Yevgeny Zamyatin Lilac Meanings Through History The Celtics regarded the lilac as “magical” due to their incredibly intoxicating fragrance. During the Victorian Age, the giving of a lilac was meant toContinue reading “Lilac in Magick”

the-pine-barrens-institute: Quick Cryptid Snippet: The Kelpie The Kelpie is a shape-shifting water spirit inhabiting the rivers and ponds of Scotland. It has been described as appearing like that of a horse, but is also able to adopt the form of a man or a woman. This human body is often regarded as extremely beautiful andContinue reading

chakrasandchaos: ABC’s of Shapeshifter Lore S is for Selkie: Selkies (also spelled silkies, selchies; Irish/Scottish Gaelic: selchidh, Scots: selkie fowk) are mythological creatures found in Scottish, Irish, and Faroese folklore. Similar creatures are described in the Icelandic traditions. The word derives from earlier Scots selich, (from Old English seolh meaning seal). Selkies are said to liveContinue reading

amemait: glorianas: my fave bit of black dog folklore is that in some folklore there is a belief that the first person buried in a cemetery stays there and doesn’t cross over and helps other spirits move on and protects them from evil spirits, now naturally people want to avoid this fate for their lovedContinue reading

Samhain Folklore

belladonnaswitchblog: Love Divination: Keep a sprig of rosemary and a sixpence under your pillow on Samhain night, and you’ll dream of your future spouse. In parts of England, it was believed that if a maiden carried a lantern to a well on Samhain night and held the light above the water, she would see the reflectionContinue reading “Samhain Folklore”

vulturehooligan: Hellhounds or Black Dogs. They are spectral animals associated with demonic powers, death, and disaster. Phantom black dogs are common in folktales and folklore. They are said to be demons or the Devil in shape – shifted form or a demonic animal companion of demons. Spectral black dogs are very large, big, with glowingContinue reading