Folk Lore Collection (page 5)

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A Tengu, a winged demon of Japanese folklore. Line drawing after a woodblock print
JAPANESE FOLKLORE: TENGU. A Tengu, a winged demon of Japanese folklore. Line drawing after a woodblock print

Kappa, a mischievous water imp of Japanese folklore, part tortoise, part monkey
JAPANESE FOLKLORE: KAPPA. Kappa, a mischievous water imp of Japanese folklore, part tortoise, part monkey

HOPI SKY GOD. The Hopi Native American sky god, Tunwup, depicting the compass points, the sun rolling over the sky vault, and the movement of the universe

SYMBOLS: VICTORY AND WAR. Various symbols of victory and war

The Rolling Stone, at Putts Corner, Gittisham, Devon, England. Local folklore says that on a full moon the stone rolls down to the River Sid to wash away sacrificial blood

The Bogey-Beast
The cheerful old lady considers herself lucky to encounter the BOGEY- BEAST, a mischievous but not particularly dangerous folklore creature

Satan and Lucifer welcome the souls of the damned to the mouth of Hell Date: 1508

Mermaid (Rackham)
Lots of mermaids on the rocks [illustration to The Three Golden Apples] Date: 1922

FAIRY FOLK
Fairy folk by an old gnarled tree

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Bellerophon & Chimera
One of the tasks he has to perform for Iobates, king of Lycia, is to slay the CHIMERA, which he does with the aid of the winged horse PEGASUS

The Fairy Wife
Andrew King and the Fairy Wife - illustration to a story by Maurice Hewlett

Swedish Nisse / Svenska
A Swedish Nisse helps himself to the millers flour Date: 1882

MEXICO: VAMPIRE GODDESS. Bat vampire goddess. Black ceramic figure typical of the Zapotec culture, from Monte Alban
MEXICO: VAMPIRE GODDESS. Bat vampire goddess. Black ceramic figure typical of the Zapotec culture, from Monte Albán, Oaxaca, c100 A.D

Death on a pale horse
Death arriving on a pale horse, as written in the Book of Revelations. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a Benjamin West painting

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Ghost-ship in a storm. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Giant octopus attacking a sailing-ship. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of art in the Church of St Malo, France

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Unicorn. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction from Gesners " Historiae Animalium" published in Zurich, 1551

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Ship attacked by a sea serpent in the Sea of Darkness. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction from Olaus Magnus, 1555

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Sorcerers evoking a hand within a circle of fire. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Merlin the wizard, an aged, priest-like man. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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Sinbad and his companions shipwrecked, from the 1001 Arabian Nights. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Gustave Dore illustration

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Giant octopus attacking the submarine " Nautilus" in Jules Vernes book, " 10, 000 Leagues under the Sea, " edition of 1873, Paris

Sinbad studying with scholars in India
Sinbad the Sailor in the society of the learned Indians, from the Arabian Nights. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Cover of Brothers Grimm tales from a German edition published in Berlin, 1865. Antique printed book cover

William Tell, legendary Swiss archer
William Tell aiming his crossbow to shoot an apple off his sons head. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

William Tell in the Swiss independence fight
Escape of William Tell from a sinking boat during the Swiss independence movement, 1300s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Cluricauns of Irish folklore leading a traveler astray. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Round Table of King Artus of Brittany. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a miniature of the 14th century

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Banshee wailing to foretell death in an Irish village. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Robin Hood and Little John hunting deer in Sherwood Forest. Hand-colored woodcut

Fairy collects berries in the evening light
A fairy clad in greens, collects dark berries in a sack. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Problem of Lemuria
The location of Lemuria : Lewis Spences suggestion

Fairy Musicians 1920
Demi-silked, dark haired musicians

Traditional Green Man of English folklore - this one is used to illustrate a ballad about Robin Hood... was Robin a folklore entity ?

Satan & Beelzebub
Two eminent devils - SATAN and BEELZEBUB as they are described by Milton in Paradise Lost

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Scylla, a beautiful water nymph, is beloved by Glaucus, but a jealous rival, Circe, will turn her into a monster with six heads, each with three rows of teeth

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Children should be warned not to accept rides from strange magic horses - these unhappy kids are riding, alas, to a home neath the waves whence they are unlikely to return

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Water nymphs are the companions of Neptune (Poseidon) and frolic around him as he rides his chariot through the waves

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Idle Inny and the Dwarf - an Irish variant on the German tale of Rumpelstiltskin

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Many dwarfs work underground, often in the mining industry, notably in the Harz mountains of Germany : but they generally come up at nights. as in the story of Snow-White

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Fairy dance - three very conventional fairies perform a simple pas de trois with the moon as spotlight

Mu and Lemuria
The submersion of MU - The great Pacific continent is overwhelmed by a combination of flood and volcanic action

Fairy on a Rose
A fairy on a rose

Fairy Holds Grasses
A fairy supports herself on a stem by holding onto grasses

Pantomime Demon
A popular image of the Devil - more a figure of fun than a menace to be taken seriously

Human-Looking Alien
During the heyday of the American contactees, many of the aliens who visited Earth were quite human in their appearance, though wearing track suits and long hair

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"Folklore: Unveiling the Mysteries of Ancient Tales and Legends" Delve into the enchanting Iroquois Creation Myth, where Sky Woman weaves a tapestry of life. Explore the majestic Yggdrasil, the Tree of Life in Norse mythology, connecting realms beyond imagination. Witness the terrifying Kraken as it unleashes its wrath upon an unfortunate ship caught in a stormy sea. Immerse yourself in Little India's vibrant culture with captivating pictures showcasing various Hindu Gods for sale. Unravel the enigmatic Palenque Xtraterrestrial encounter that blurs the line between reality and folklore. Marvel at Yggdrasil once again - this time as it stands tall amidst Norse legends, bridging mortal and divine worlds. Venture into Loch Ness to uncover secrets surrounding its elusive inhabitant - The Loch Ness Monster. Brace yourself for a heart-pounding scene as a fearsome Kraken attacks a ship amid raging tempestuous waves. Beware. Enter a realm where demons and witches lurk, weaving their dark magic within ancient folklore tales. Dive deep into mythical waters alongside an intrepid explorer encountering an ethereal mermaid beneath ocean depths. Explore Atlantis through an intriguing map, unlocking mysteries hidden within this legendary lost city. Embark on a journey through time and cultures as you immerse yourself in these captivating folklores that have shaped our collective imagination throughout history.