Sorcerers, Giants, and … Fish?
Far more than just a tasty dish, salmon is embedded in Irish history and is also a tourist lure.
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One of Eastern Europe’s Strangest Legends Is Coming to America
A delightfully weird debut novel tells the story of a Yiddish-speaking house on chicken legs.
The Land Where Vampires, Giants, and Witches Call Home
In Croatia’s northernmost state of Istria, folklore, and myths run rampant with the rich history of witches, vampires, giants, and energy lines.
This Man Speaks for the Leprechauns: ‘I Have the Gift of Communicating With Them’
We have questions for the leprechaun creatures of Ireland.
‘Inugami’ Demon Dogs Are Causing Illness in Japan, According to This Legend
Long before COVID-19 existed, Japan had spent centuries dealing with a paranormal force that supposedly infects humans, causes serious illness, and then spreads from person to person.
I Trekked to Meet the Reclusive, Mystical Forest Spirits of Joli. They Weren’t Happy to See Me
The Yapom is a spirit clan that can shower prosperity on those they bless—or rain havoc on those who anger them.
Forget Leprechauns–These Fairies Rule Ireland
Meet the Sidhe fairies.
10 Adorable Real-Life Fairy-Tale Animals Living in Germany’s Forests
Come with me on a woodland adventure with a very cute cast of characters.
How Much Do You Know About Icelandic Mythology and Folklore? Because Oh My God
You may be familiar with tales of elves and trolls, but Icelandic lore is so much more than that.
Fantastic Beasts: 20 Fairy-Tale Creatures You Can Only Find in Europe
From the cute and mischievous to the bloodsucking and creepy, these creatures have inspired centuries of folklore.