Gryphons, griffins, griffons, however you prefer to spell it (I personally use gryphon) – let’s talk their folklore and mythology! (Attic pottery depicting a satyr and a griffin and an Arimaspus from around 375-350 BC, Eretria.) You probably already know the common popular culture concept of a gryphon: a big, vicious beast that attacks people…
It’s Christmastime! The most wonderful time of the year! And after holding a festive poll on my Patreon, Christmas trees are the very clear winner for this month’s folklore fact. Let’s dive right in… (Couldn’t resist) There are a lot of different theories about Christmas trees. All kinds of concepts about how they might’ve originated,…
Something different this month – a general folklore fact, rather than a werewolf or vampire fact! It’s been a while since I did one of these, so I figured it’s high time I toss another one out there. Ever heard of the Man in the Moon? Of course you have. But have you ever heard…