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Balor of the Evil Eye; The Fomorians
The Fomorians, a formidable race that preceded the legendary Tuatha Dé Dannan, were the personification of Chaos; dangerous, raw, uncontrolled magic. They were demons, sea raiders and giants, their very… Read more
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Manananggal; The ‘Separator’
In the dead of night, the Manananggal lurks above the roof beneath which a pregnant woman sleeps peacefully, extending her spiteful tongue to pierce the womb and suck from it… Read more
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Xipe Totec; The Flayed One
In Aztec Mythology, Xipe Totec embodied the essence of Spring, overseeing growth, death and rebirth. Because of his association with the cycle of life and death, he was also considered… Read more
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Nereids and Naiads; Water Nymphs of Greek Mythology
THE NEREID The Nereids were maidens of unparalleled beauty, who resided in the Aegean sea. Born from Nereus, the ‘Old Man of the Sea’ and his consort Doris, there were… Read more
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The Legend of Thorgunna; The Hauntings of Froda Farm
“A serious of hideous thuds, and a sickening crack, rumbled through the house. The herdsman had descended upon Thorer with a savage fury, hurling him to the ground with such… Read more
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The Wendigo
She peered out into the cold, harsh grip of winter, quickly recoiling with a gasp. There, amidst the darkness, a ghastly creature gorged on the corpse, the skeletal frame hunched… Read more
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The Nixie of the Mill Pond
A Nixie is a Germanic water spirit. This story is one of the tales collected by the Grimms Brothers. In a time long ago, there lived a miller and his… Read more
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Death and the afterlife in ancient Egypt
In Ancient Egyptian culture, death was the most crucial part of life, a pivotal moment in one’s existence that individuals spent their entire lives preparing for. The Book of the… Read more
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Daedalus and Icarus
Daedalus, cherished in Athens for his intellect and creativity, was a masterful craftsman renowned for constructing magnificent buildings and lifelike sculptures. His nephew, Talus, displayed similar skills and gained popularity… Read more
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Nasnas; The Halved Demon
In abandoned villages, amidst endless stretches of sand and solitary structures, Nasnas lurks in wait for its prey. Those unfortunate enough to catch its attention, whether by sight or sound,… Read more
Ethereal Chronicles 