Lore_of @Loreofbooks
Daily folklore from author of Lore of the Wild and Lore of the Land @nonfictioness Joined June 2022-
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Trying to wean myself off this site but if you want to keep up with my #dailyfolklore then you can find me on Insta instagram.com/books_of_lore/
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Never place your child in a cradle made from elder wood because the fairies will kidnap them. #dailyfolklore
In Wales it was believed that if the weeds grew especially tall then it meant a hard winter was on the way. The explanation given was that this water nature’s way of ensuring the birds would be able to feed from the seeds even if the snow was thick. #dailyfolklore
A cut onion in the kitchen is thought to absorb germs. #dailyfolklore
Lots of nuts on the trees in autumn was thought to indicate that there would be lots of babies in spring. #dailyfolklore
It was thought that if an apple tree blossomed out of season it foretold misfortune. #dailyfolklore
Hornets building their nests low in the trees means that the winter will be a hard one, if the nest are built high the winter will be mild. #FolkloreSunday
In American folklore the Woolly Bear caterpillar is used to foretell the weather. The caterpillars are covered in black and brown furry stripes. If the black stripes are wider than the brown, the winter will be cold. If the brown is wider, the winter will be mild. #FolkloreSunday
A ghost will vanish if you walk around it nine time. #dailyfolklore
When you first wear a new coat make sure you don't put it on empty, place something in the pocket for luck. #dailyfolklore
To keep witches from your home make sure the handle of your broom is made from wiggin (mountain ash). #dailyfolklore
In Derbyshire it is considered lucky to let a horse walk through your house. #dailyfolklore
It's said that if a cockerel reaches the age of seven then it will lay an egg. #dailyfolklore
Ghosts are said to often appear at crossroads, stiles and other crossing places where the veil between the worlds is thin. #dailyfolklore
In Wales it was believed that whoever found the first daffodil of spring would go on to find gold in the coming months. #FolkloreSunday
In Wales it was thought that whirlwinds began when eagles flapped their wings as they flew across the mountains. #FolkloreSunday
In Lincolnshire it's said if you hear the sounds of a cart at night and look out of your window you might see the 'dead cart'. If you do then you'll see yourself among the many bodies in the cart and you'll be destined to die in the coming year. #dailyfolklore
In Derbyshire it was said that if you went to bed without sweeping your hearth until it was clean the fairies would never visit and bring good things. #dailyfolklore
Brambles in seventeenth century England were considered magical, if you stepped under a thorny arch it could cure any ailment. #dailyfolklore
Plant chives in orchards to prevent lightning strikes. #dailyfolklore
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I'll be here next week. Very excited!
@Loreofbooks I know someone who collects conkers for this purpose! xx
Only a few days to go and I'll be on my way to Japan. Still lots to organise but I'm getting very excited.
@Loreofbooks Hi Claire, this was believed not so many decades ago I think - I’ve read it was around in the 1940s. xx
@Loreofbooks I grew up with my family doing this. Not sure if there's any science to it 🤷
@Loreofbooks Love this insect lore!! Have a great week, Claire! xx
This Japanese village was on the verge of being deserted, so a resident filled it with life-size dolls abc.net.au/news/2023-11-1…
Morning all, @frome_maude here, welcoming you to today’s #FolkloreSunday with the theme: THE DARK HALF OF THE YEAR - ANIMALS, BIRDS & PLANTS! Bring your tweets to the hashtag for a retweet! See you soon! Maude xx #Art: The Lady of Winter. changing the season as she passes.
Happy birthday to Lupin who is 4 today! He celebrated in customary fashion by rolling in fox shit so now he needs a birthday bath 😬
@Loreofbooks @hoppedizel Yeah, they’ve always been a bit strange 😉
@Loreofbooks How sad! Never mess with those Greek gods as they take no prisoners! xx
@Loreofbooks Love this, Claire! Particularly topical in view of the recent storms! Have a great week! Maude xx
@CrayfishCrawdad @Loreofbooks you're correct! I found a print online. The black cat is everything here
@Loreofbooks That one actually makes perfect sense. Garlic is said to repell insects (and everyone else!)
This, I must remember to try... #dailyfolklore
It's said that planting a single garlic clove next to your roses will protect them from flying insects such as aphids. #dailyfolklore
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