Myths, Legends, Religion, and Faith: Coyote

Cultures around the world have a myth or folklore about a trickster, but it is rare that several different cultures share the same image of a trickster. From California to the Appalachian mountains various Native American cultures adopted Coyote as the trickster. Sometimes a creator, other times a destroyer, both wise and foolish, Coyote (or

Myths, Legends, Religion, and Faith: The Green Man

Here in the UK we are finally entering Spring as I write this post where the plants are coming back to life. An image that you will find across the UK, although particularly strongly in England, is that of the Green Man. A floral motif there has been a lot of debate about the Green

Myths, Legends, and Faith: Anansi, the West African Trickster Spider

As I’m writing this post April Fools’ Day was a few days ago, so I thought it would be a good time to discuss one of the many trickster figures from myth and folklore across the world. Ranging from Hermes/Mercury of the Greco-Roman world; Loki of Norse mythology; Coyote from Navajo folklore; and Maui from

Myths, Legend, and Faith: The Tokoloshe

Picture above from Storied’s video on the Tokoloshe Welcome back to 2020’s Month of Horror, and today we’re looking at a dangerous and mischievous spirit from South Africa called the Tokoloshe. Also spelt as Tokolshi, and with over three ways to pronounce it, the stories of Tokoloshe are told across South Africa. Originating primarily among

Sawney Bean

A depiction of Sawney Bean Welcome back to 2018’s ‘Month of Horror’ and this week we’re focusing on a particularly gruesome tale from Scotland. When we think of Scotland and monsters you most likely will instantly think of the Loch Ness Monster, or if you’re wanting a lesser known monster you could mention the Stronsay