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There is a Gujarati folktale about four friends that go out to seek their fortune. They accidentally eat magic mangoes that determine their fate: one of them becomes king, one can laugh sapphires and cry pearls, and one goes to prison.

The king and his sapphire-laughing minister betray the two other friends. Those two take revenge with the help of the fourth lucky fruit. In the end the minister is cursed like Midas: whatever he tries to eat turns into sapphires.

#folklore #folktales #MinCup23
#folklore #folktales #mincup23

Today's #MinCup23 match is corundum vs lawsonite.

*Cracks knuckles*

I'm voting corundum, because folklore (and because as a kid I had a book on gemstones, and padparadscha seemed so magical).

I'm going to make this a thread, because rubies and sapphires figure into a whole bunch of tales and legends.

🧵

#folklore #folktales #mythology #gems #minerals #thread #corundum
#thread #folklore #folktales #mythology #minerals #mincup23 #corundum #gems

Today's #MinCup23 match is stibnite vs sodalite.

Stibnite is also known as kohl, used as an eyeliner since Ancient Egypt.

There in an Egyptian folktale where a dervish puts magic kohl on the eyes of a young man, rendering him invisible so he can sneak into the king's palace to see a princess.

A wily old woman catches the trespasser by burning buffalo dung - the rancid smoke makes the guy tear up, and the tears wash the magic kohl from his eyes. Oops.

#folktales #folklore #minerals
#folklore #folktales #minerals #mincup23

There is a "Greek myth" going around in esoteric circles about Dionysus and Amethyst, but it's actually a 17th century fakelore invention. Probably based on this belief.

Fun fact, the Hungarian version of D&D had gemstone-based magic, and lucky characters got to use amethyst to purify alcoholic drinks 😄

#ttrpg #DnD #folklore #minerals #MinCup23 #mythology
#folklore #dnd #ttrpg #mythology #minerals #mincup23

As for quartz, here is a Mansi legend about the origin of rock crystals in the Urals. It tells of a chief who built a tower of clear crystal, which a horde of giants shattered, trying to kidnap the chief's daughter. With the help of spirits, the attackers were turned into pillars of stone.

I blogged about the story here
https://multicoloreddiary.blogspot.com/2022/04/q-is-for-quartz-crystals-gemstone.html?m=1

#folklore #folktales #MinCup23 #quartz
#folklore #folktales #mincup23 #quartz

*NEW POST*

My latest post discusses the remarkable Nanny Morgan, whose legacy has been marred by folklore. She was a fascinating woman who didn't deserve her fate, who suffered stereotyping in both life and death. She deserves to be remembered as a person rather than a witch. I've completely rewritten this article to reflect new research. I really hope you enjoy this lengthy but important post.

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2022/08/nanny-morgan-and-shropshire-witch.html

#Shropshire #Witchcraft #Folklore
A woodcut image of a witch holding flowers
#folklore #shropshire #witchcraft

Cinnabar in Chinese folklore was associated with the Vermilion Bird of the South, and one of the main ingredients of immortality pills in Chinese alchemy (ironically, since it's toxic, and if you eat it you'll get the opposite of immortal...)

#folklore #cinnabar #MinCup23
#folklore #mincup23 #cinnabar

There is an Oroqen folktale about a hero named Silteken, who goes out to avenge his father's death on a 100-eyed monster. He loses the first fight and dies.

However, his clever horse goes on a quest to kidnap a (willing) princess from her wedding along with her dowry of cinnabar, which can be used to bring the dead back to life.

Revived with cinnabar by his beloved, Silteken defeats the monster.

#folktales #folklore #cinnabar #MinCup23
#folklore #folktales #mincup23 #cinnabar

Today's #MinCup23 vote is between cinnabar and quartz. This is a tough one! Going on folklore, both have a whole lot to offer.

I'll make this a thread and share some stories.

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#folklore #folktales #mythology #minerals
#folklore #folktales #mythology #minerals #mincup23

A friend asked #ChatGPT for recommendations on folktales where weaving and spinning plays an important role.

The #AI recommended the Ugly Duckling.
When asked why, it said "the duckling makes magical clothes for the prince." 😂

This will probably change in the future, but right now, AI is very, very bad at folklore questions.

(Last time I asked it about mythical creatures in China, and it made up an entire nonexistent chapter of Journey to the West...)

#folklore #folktales #storytelling
#ai #chatgpt #folklore #storytelling #folktales

Hello, myth lovers! Join us for Monday's theme: Time Travel. Which myths feature time traveling? Write out a story and use the hashtag #MythologyMonday. See you soon! ⏱️⏱️⏱️

📷anncapictures

@mythology @folklore
#mythology #folklore #folktale #legends #Storytelling #TimeTravel
Photo of a pocket watch half-buried in sand.
#folklore #legends #storytelling #folktale #mythologymonday #mythology #timetravel @folklore group @mythology group

I just read Jane Yolen in one of her books refer to carrying on traditional stories as "mouth-to-ear resuscitation"... 😄

#folklore #folktales #storytelling #StorytellingPSA
#folklore #storytelling #folktales #storytellingpsa

The cover of my new book that's coming out in a few weeks 😊 Art by Viktória Hitka.

Seven-legged horses and kind witches: Magical folktales from Csík

It's a selection of folktales from Csíkszentdomokos, Transylvania, from a collection done in the 1940s. It was an awesome set of tales to work with.

#folklore #folktales #bookstodon #books #CoverReveal
Colorful book cover, with the title written in yellow at the bottom. The illustration on the cover features a golden-haired girl, with the sun on her forehead. She is riding a pale blue, seven-legged horse who has a mane reminiscent of a cloud, and the crescent moon on its neck. The background is green, depicting a forest of pine trees.
#books #bookstodon #folklore #folktales #coverreveal

#FolkloreMoment : Once, a woman said that she would like to marry - but she did not want to bear any children, as she was terribly afraid of the pains of birth.

The couple went to their local priest, who said that he was unable to help them. So he sent them to the pope.

The pope said that he could help her, if she followed his instructions exactly. Then the pope told her that he could help her - if she agreed to follow his instructions exactly.

The woman agreed, and then the pope arranged for her to spend the night in a room with a snake.

The next morning, the woman was dead - but her wish was fulfilled, for now she would never give birth.

#Germany #folktale #folklore #pope #snake
https://www.digitale-sammlungen.de/en/view/bsb11014716?page=70,71
Digital scan of German folk tale "Die Schlange".
#germany #folklore #folktale #folkloremoment #pope #snake

So there's a #Kickstarter project for a tarot deck based on The Classic of Mountains and Seas, which is an ancient Chinese text of mythical lands and creatures. The artwork is pretty stunning, and I LOVE this concept.

If you are interested, here's the link:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1919040284/tarot-deck-based-on-1-ancient-myth-masterpiece-bookrelaunch

#tarot #mythology #MythologyMonday #folklore #art
#art #folklore #mythologymonday #mythology #tarot #kickstarter

So the poll closed, and "Folktales of emotions" and "Folktales of occupations" finished neck and neck. I am gravitating towards emotions now, but I'll see how difficult that makes the research...

Thank you all for voting! :)

#folklore #folktales
#folklore #folktales

This book really sounds awesome, and I would love it if the project got funded.

Hugh Lupton is a stellar storyteller, and he is generously sharing the best of his folktale repertoire.

See here:
https://unbound.com/books/fifty-tales-or-the-heart-of-the-matter/

#folklore #folktales #storytelling #books #bookstodon #storytellers @bookstodon

Fifty Tales, or The Heart of the Matter

Hugh Lupton reaches into world mythology and shares fifty tales from the heart of his repertoire.
Unbound
#books #bookstodon #folklore #storytelling #folktales #storytellers @bookstodon group

Hello, everyone! Join us for Monday's theme: #Artworks featuring #mythology. Which work of art depicting a mythological scene, character, or theme do you like best? Why? Tag us and use the hashtag #MythologyMonday for boosts. See you soon!

🎨 Caravaggio

#mythology #folklore #folktale #legends #Storytelling @mythology @folklore #art
Detail of the (severed) head of Medusa painted by Caravaggio. Her eyes and mouth are wide open, realstic snakes wreathing around her head in the place of hair.
#art #folklore #legends #storytelling #folktale #mythologymonday #mythology #artworks @folklore group @mythology group

For #FungiFriday, here is a picture of Fomes Fomentarius, commonly known as the Tinder Fungus or Hoof Fungus. It boasts a rich history as a fire starter, in textile crafting, and in medicinal use. Ötzi, the Iceman, carried this fungus with him 5,000 years ago. The Tinder Fungus surely held cultural significance; it's known to have been carried as a lucky charm. Unfortunately, I'm unaware of any specific #Folklore tied to it. Anyone in the know?
#FolkloreFriday #Mushrooms #Sporespondence
A photograph of Fomes Fomentarius (hopefully!), often referred to as the Tinder Fungus or Hoof Fungus, growing on tree bark. There's also some ivy climbing the tree alongside the fungus. (CC BY 4.0)
#mushrooms #folklore #folklorefriday #fungifriday #sporespondence

Here's a fun Hungarian folktale about the origin of #mushrooms:

When Jesus and St. Peter walked the earth Jesus sent Peter to a house to ask for some flat bread. Peter took an extra piece and hid it in his pocket. As they walked on he kept nibbling in secret, walking behind Jesus.
However, every time he took a bite, Jesus asked a question, and Peter had to spit out the bread to answer.
From the spat-out bites the first mushrooms sprouted along the road 🍄

#FolkloreFriday #FungiFriday #folklore
#mushrooms #folklore #folklorefriday #fungifriday

So, by no power invested in me whatsoever, I declare this week's #FolkloreFriday theme to be mushrooms, in honor of #FungiFriday

#folklore #mushrooms #sporespondence

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#mushrooms #folklore #folklorefriday #fungifriday #sporespondence

Topic 12: The Rákóczi Revolution

My random topic was an important moment in Hungarian history, the Rákóczi revolution of 1703-1711.
I ended up reading a book by Magyar Zoltán (titled Rákóczi) that explored the mark the (unsuccessful) revolution left on Hungarian folklore and local legends. Despite it being relatively recent, it has seeped deep into Hungarian tradition, and gathered a lot of archaic, mythical tropes and motifs.

#Hungary #folklore #folktales #history
#history #folklore #folktales #hungary

Topic 3: Baltic countries

Book:
Old Thiess, a Livonian werewolf by Carlo Ginzburg and Bruce Lincoln

I actually tooted about this amazing werewolf trial story earlier so here is the link:
https://ohai.social/@TarkabarkaHolgy/109788418170538405

#werewolves #folklore #WerewolfWednesday

Dr. Zalka Csenge Virág (@TarkabarkaHolgy@ohai.social)

It's #WerewolfWednesday, and I have a story I really wanna share: In 1691 an 80-something Livonian man named Old Thiess was called to court as a witness in a theft case.
ohai.social
#folklore #werewolfwednesday #werewolves

Do we have actual #FolkloreFriday on here (like, with themes and everything) or is it just the hashtag?...

#folklore
#folklore #folklorefriday

The "Blessed Maidens" of the Tyrolean Alps are the guardians of the alpine animals.

#Germany #folktale #folklore @austria @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/chamois-maiden-80777238
Part 2 of German folk tale "The Chamois Maiden in the Kalmtal valley". Drop me a line if you want a machine-readable transcript!
Part 1 of German folk tale "The Chamois Maiden in the Kalmtal valley". Drop me a line if you want a machine-readable transcript!
#germany #folklore #folktale @folklore group @austria group

#FolkTaleMail

Obviously. I would love a subscription where I regularly receive folklore in the mail. Especially unpublished, archival, freshly collected, newly translated, or little known local folklore from around the world.

#folklore #folktales #mythology #storytelling #SnailMail

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#folklore #storytelling #folktales #mythology #snailmail #folktalemail

*NEW POST*

My latest post discusses the wonderful world of Giants and their presentation in Shropshire folklore. I really hope people enjoy reading as much as I enjoyed writing!

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2023/07/here-be-giants-giants-in-shropshire.html

#Folklore #Giants #Mythology #Folktales #Shropshire #Giantfolklore
A period drawing of Giants
#folklore #folktales #mythology #giants #shropshire #giantfolklore

I am craving a good letter subscription... subscription boxes are a bit much, but I would love some surprise snail mail. Why are there no #folklore based mail subscriptions?...

#SnailMail #Subscripsion #wishes
#folklore #snailmail #subscripsion #wishes

Hello, everyone! Join us for #Monday's theme: Healing. What myths feature healing? Use the tag #MythologyMonday for boosts. See you soon!

#mythology #folklore #folktale #stories #legends @mythology @folklore @independentpen

Photo: Tama66
Sculpted hands into which a small stream of water runs.
#folklore #legends #monday #folktale #mythologymonday #mythology #stories @Elisabeth M @folklore group @mythology group

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