Folklore Collection (page 5)

Traditional wooden masks from Comelico, Casamazzagno, Comelico Superiore, Belluno, Veneto, Italy

Sweeps Festival, Rochester, Kent, England, UK

Earl of Rhone, Combe Martin, Devon, England, UK

Burry Man, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, Scotland

England, London, St. Patricks Day Parade, Leprechaun Doll
England, London, St.Patricks Day Parade, Leprechaun Doll

Traditional Moroccan Musicians Performing in a Restaurant, Tangier, Morocco, North Africa

Traditional Moroccan Musicians Performing in a Restaurant, Tangier, Morocco, North Africa

The Gegants (Giants) parade in Plaza San Jaume during La Merca festival, Barcelona
The Gegants (Giants) parade in Plaza San Jaume during La MercA festival, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Historical And Folklore Museum Housed In Bellenis Castle, Leros, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Ibizan Folk Dance, Sant Miquel de Balansat, Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain

Carnival boats parade and tourists along the Cannaregio canal. Venice, Veneto, Italy

Maypole, Bavaria, Germany

Maipole and church, Traunstein, Chiemgau, Bavaria, Germany

Maypole in Ruhpolding, Chiemgau, Bavaria, Germany

Maypole, Reit im Winkl, Bavaria, Germany

Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Carnia, The traditional carnival in Sauris

Siena, Tuscany, Italy, Europe. A contrada flag on a balcony

Fairies dancing in a circle beneath the trees

Palmistry. Planetary and zodiacal diagram of the left hand. Engraving

Close Views Green Water Dew Rain Raindrops Leaves
Round, jewel-like raindrops rest on a leaf of a St. John's Wort plant

Flamenco
Nour Tohme

Ceramic dragon figurine Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China. Temple built Qing Dynasty in 1894

Scandi blue white pattern 2
Sarah Manovski

Scandi blue white pattern 1
Sarah Manovski

Autumn Winds
Léa Chaillaud

Dance beside the Bridge over the Manzanares Channel, 1784
Francisco Bayeu y Subias (1734-1795). Spanish painter. Dance beside the Bridge over the Manzanares Channel, 1784. Detail. (On loan, Prado Museum, Madrid). History Museum. Madrid. Spain

Kissing the RALE Blarney Stone - a window has replaced the stone....!! Date: circa 1909

Les Korrigans
A sketch showing a group of korrigan, a fairy or dwarf like creature from Breton folklore, bounding around the central female figure who is placed under the large, flat rock. Date: circa 1901

Poland. Mazoviens, Highlanders, Lithuanians, Cracowians
Poland. From left to right: 1- Mazoviens, 2- Highlanders, 3- Lithuanians, 4- Cracowians. Engraving by Lemaitre. History of Poland, by Charles Foster. Panorama Universal, 1840

Poland. Harvesters Festival. Engraving by Lemaitre. History of Poland, by Charles Foster. Panorama Universal, 1840

Santander wet nurse, 1856, by Valeriano Dominguez Becquer
Valeriano Dominguez Becquer(1833-1870). Spanish painter. Santander wet nurse, 1856. Museum of Romanticism. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

Zwierzyniec Hobby-Horse, c. 1881, by Hipolit Lipinski
Hipolit Lipinski (1846-1884). Polish painter. Zwierzyniec Hobby-Horse, c.1881. 19th Century Polish Art Gallery (Sukiennice Museum). National Museum of Krakow. Poland. Date: 2018

Three wise monkeys at the Tosho-gu shrine in Nikko, Japan
The three wise monkeys - a 17th-century carving at the Tosho-gu shrine in Nikko, Japan carved by Hidari Jingoro - hear no evil (Kikazaru), speak no evil (Iwazaru), see no evil (Mizaru)

Eucidaris tribuloides, sea urchin
Dead sea urchin (Eucidaris tribuloides) showing spines attached to test. From Carrie Bow Cay, Belize

POSADA, Jos頇uadalupe (1852-1913). D�de los muertos en M鸩co. El jarabe en ultratumba (Day of the Dead in Mexico). Contemporary Art. Engraving

Mythical Sea Serpent
A huge sea serpent attacking a ship

Figures of Gog and Magog, guardians set up in the Guilhall, London, after the fire

Folklore - Sea Serpent
The Sea-monk a marine monster which looks vaguely human. Date: 1558

FARIES & DEAD CHILD 1922
They stole little Bridget, ...they thought that she was fast asleep, but was dead with sorrow...they have kept her ever since, watching till she wake... Date: 1922

DEMONS SEIZE DEAD SOUL
The soul of a recently deceased person is seized by demons who drag him down to Hell. Date: 16th century

ART & DELVCAEM
The mother of Delvcaem will die when her daughter weds & so she keeps Delvcaem imprisoned & slays her suitors. Here she sends poisonous toads to hinder Art

THE SIRENS (BRIOT)
To help them seek their friend Persephone, the daughters of Achelous ask the gods for wings and tails ; they become sirens, enticing sailors to death with their singing

THE MAGIC CUP
When the Little Folk offer you a MAGIC CUP, beware ! It may contain Love, or Sleep, or Oblivion, or even Death : but it is unlikely to be dietary, and certainly not organic

HOURIS
Moslems are taught that if they die for the faith, they will find beautiful nymphs - HOURIS - awaiting them in the next world : so they go happily to their deaths

RUBEZAHL, a legendary denizen of the Sudeten mountains (Germany/Czech republic)

FAITHFUL ANIMALS/PRINCE
Faithful beasts weeping around the dead body of a prince. (From the Lithuanian myth "Three Princes and Their Beasts")

A water nymph holds out her arms, inviting a small fairy to experience for herself the joys of a marine existence Date: circa 1880

FAIRIES & DEAD CHILD
They stole little Bridget...They thought that she was fast asleep, But she was dead with sorrow... They have kept her ever since, Watching till she wake... Date: 1886

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"Folklore: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Equilibrium of Opposites" Step into a world where ancient symbols and enigmatic tales intertwine, as we explore the captivating realm of folklore. Drawing inspiration from diverse sources such as Eliphas Levi's iconic Baphomet and its representation of equilibrium amidst opposing forces, this collection delves deep into the rich tapestry of mythical narratives. Immerse yourself in John Singer Sargent's mesmerizing masterpiece "El Jaleo, " transporting you to a vibrant flamenco dance filled with passion and intensity. From there, journey to Boscastle, where whispers of witches echo through time in MF99_0729_00006 photograph capturing their mysterious allure. Marvel at the reconstructed stone circles at Avebury, Wiltshire, standing as silent witnesses to ancient rituals and beliefs that have shaped our collective consciousness. Delve into Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape, unraveling centuries-old wisdom hidden within seemingly ordinary scenes. Harry Clarke's haunting artwork "Morella" beckons us closer with its ethereal beauty while reminding us that darkness often lurks beneath enchantment. Brace yourself for an encounter with the legendary LAMBTON WORM - a creature both fearsome and fascinating - whose tale has been passed down through generations. Discover "The Kitchen-God, " an enigmatic figure whose origins remain shrouded in mystery yet holds immense significance in various cultures worldwide. Witness the grace and power embodied by a Grey Andalusian mare running freely through snow-covered landscapes in Berthoud, Colorado - a symbol of untamed spirit amidst adversity. Lokis brood emerges from Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, offering glimpses into Norse mythology's intricate web woven by gods and legends alike. Lastly, delve into WW1 history with Mermaids and U-Boats cartoon depicting an unlikely alliance between two worlds during times of turmoil.