In Slavic mythology, the vodyanoy are water spirits known for dragging their victims into the swamp. They are never seen too far away from their watery abodes because when on land, they have no power but are formidable in water homes. They usually float in rivers, streams, or ponds on a half-sunken log and can… Continue reading Slavic Folklore: Vodyanoy
In celebration of the release of Love Lies Bleeding: In the Devil’s Garden Book 2 from PS Publishing, the second in the trilogy that began with Bluebells. Love Lies Bleeding begins in the town of Laon, France during the French Revolution. For a detailed history of events that occurred during the several decades of the… Continue reading The French Revolution
Morrana is the Slavic goddess of winter, death, decay, and rebirth, a queen of endings who makes space for beginnings. Not evil. Necessary. Who is Morrana? Goddess of Winter & cold Death, decay, and the grave Night, stillness, and silence The threshold between life and afterlife In old Slavic belief, death wasn’t feared and… Continue reading Slavic Myth: Morrana
Who is Loki? Loki is a trickster god—not evil by default, but disruptive by nature. He is clever, sharp-tongued, and endlessly adaptable. Born a jötunn (giant), he becomes blood-brother to Odin, which grants him a place among the Æsir gods despite never fully belonging. That tension—insider and outsider at once—defines him. What does Loki Represent?… Continue reading Norse Myth: Loki
Book DNA is working to connect readers and authors through shared interests and passions. I participated in one event to help promote Three Curses and Other Tales while also sharing the books and authors who influenced me most in writing that collection. You can read my thoughts on my 5 favourite books that influenced me… Continue reading Favourite Reads, Folklore & Fairytales
Mass sociogenic illness—also known as mass hysteria, epidemic hysteria or hysterical contagion—occurs when symptoms without a clear medical cause spread among members of a community. “Think of it as the placebo effect in reverse,” says Dr. Robert Bartholomew, an honorary senior lecturer in the Department of Psychological Medicine at Auckland University. For centuries, human societies… Continue reading Historical Mass Hysterias
The Cù-Sìth (pronounced koo-shee), a legendary fairy hound from Scottish Highland folklore — and it’s actually a very faithful, atmospheric portrayal. What is the Cù-Sìth?• The name literally means “fairy dog” (cù = hound, sìth = fairy / otherworld).• It is not just a magical animal — it’s a liminal being, halfway between:• the fairy… Continue reading Scottish Folklore: The Cù-Sìth
Source: Hex and Shadow Chronicles (some images are likely AI)
On June 28, 1914, a member of the revolutionary group Young Bosnia assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand. The archduke was the presumptive heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, which had annexed Bosnia-Herzegovina several years before. Young Bosnia was trying to overthrow Austria-Hungary’s rule of the region and had acquired weapons for a revolution with the help… Continue reading World War I Alliances
Jólabókaflóð is Iceland’s “Christmas Book Flood” which is celebrated more widely than ever. So what are the origins of this book reading tradition? The story of Jólabókaflóð is tied to both Iceland’s love of literature and the deprivations during World War II. Icelandic Literature: Iceland’s literary tradition goes back to the medieval sagas, the histories and… Continue reading Jólabókaflóð
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