Baba Yaga: Russia's Fascinating Dark Folklore Figure
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In the shadowy depths of Russia’s vast forests, there lives a being of immense power and mystery—Baba Yaga.
Bee Williams
Jun 33 min read
Legends of the Two-Spirit People
Cultures around the world have embraced two-spirit people for centuries.
Bee Williams
May 154 min read
- Uncovering the Origins of The Bronze Age Zombie: A Historical and Cultural Analysis
Long before we used the term “zombie” people feared revenants. Revenants was the original term used for the undead and it struck fear...
Bee Williams
Apr 235 min read
Silent Sentinels: Graveyard Headstones
Death is but a transition. It is the living that needs funerary customs. It is all done in love.
Bee Williams
Mar 153 min read
Putting the "Rave" Back in Grave Yard!
Today, graveyards and cemeteries are regarded as sad or spooky places: a place to grieve and a place to find ghosts. In general, I...
Bee Williams
Jan 153 min read
Banshee: The Haunting Wail of an Otherworldly Creature
For years, Irish locals have feared the wails of the Banshee. The Banshee, also known as the Bean Sidhe, is a captivating creature...
Bee Williams
Jan 35 min read
"Siren Sisters of the Sea: Exploring the Mystical World of African Mermaids"
Anthropologically speaking, race does not exist. Humans invented the concept of “race” based upon skin color as a means of keeping...
Bee Williams
Aug 2, 20233 min read
"The Witch Hunts of Connecticut: A Dark History of Hysteria and Intolerance"
Not all witches live in Salem!
Bee Williams
Jun 14, 20234 min read
"Be Careful What You Wish For: Discover the Fascinating History of Curses!"
Curses have been a part of human culture since ancient times. They are a form of magic used to bring harm or misfortune to someone or...
Bee Williams
May 31, 20233 min read
"Unbelievable Sighting!" Have You Heard of the Mysterious Skunk Ape Roaming Florida's Forests?
Growing up in the swamps of central Florida, I heard numerous stories around the campfire about Bigfoot. It really wasn’t until I was in...
Bee Williams
May 9, 20234 min read
Folk Magic, Conjurors, and Granny Witches
Folk magic plays an important role in everyday life. While it may seem as though folk magic is a superstitious thing of the past, rest...
Bee Williams
Apr 12, 20235 min read
Demons Demystified
The modern, post-Christian, concept of demons is terrifying. Most are well acquainted with the stereotypical icon of the horned beast...
Bee Williams
Mar 29, 20234 min read
Southern Gothic
I am a Southerner, born and raised. I grew up in Florida. No not that Florida. I grew up in rural Florida. I suppose now days it is...
Bee Williams
Mar 15, 20235 min read
Leprechaun Legends and Lore
We are mere days away from St. Patrick’s Day. Rivers around the nation have been dyed green in honor of the upcoming holiday. Items...
Bee Williams
Feb 8, 20235 min read
Giants in West Virginia
Legends of giants in West Virginia is not new. It has been theorized that a giant rests below the mound at Indian Mound Cemetery and...
Bee Williams
Jan 25, 20234 min read
The Legend of Indian Mound Cemetery
In the charming little town of Romney, WV lies a hidden gem of historical and legendary significance called Indian Mound Cemetery. Romney...