Traditional Legends

The trail blazed by Connecticut's legal system served as a stark contrast to the events unfolding in neighboring Salem.

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 something. Curses can be used to express anger, jealousy, or revenge and can be used to protect or punish. They can be spoken aloud or written down and can be used to cause physical or psychological harm.

The Skunk Ape of Florida is a mysterious creature that has been reported in the swamps and forests of the Sunshine State for decades.

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...

The word demon does not mean today what it meant in the past. In the past, demons were simply spirits. They were not good or evil by nature. Demons have become misunderstood creatures. While there is evil in both the seen and unseen world, the term “demon” has become a generic catchall for everything evil.

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...

The leprechaun story has long been a beloved aspect of Irish lore. Their legends were part of the Irish oral tradition long before written folklore in the form of epic poems were written in the High Middle Ages. Leprechauns are believed to be a part of another example of notable folklore. They are known to be members of the fairy family. Leprechauns are known as the cobblers of the fairy world. Their name is also linked with the old term “’leath bhrogan,” which means shoema

Perhaps it is not a coincidence that incidents of UFO’s spiked at the same time as reports of fairies diminished. With the explosion of atomic culture and aliens in the wake of WWII, pop culture has ingrained upon modern people the concept of the alien.

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...

In the charming little town of Romney, WV lies a hidden gem of historical and legendary significance called Indian Mound Cemetery. Romney...

In my travels and paranormal career, I had the opportunity to live in Japan for two years. Here are some of my cemetery stories.

The Grim is an ancient figure of folklore and folktales, believed to have originated in the early Middle Ages. It has taken on many forms...

Romanian Vampires have a long and varied history. The earliest known reference to a vampire in Romania dates back to the 11th century,...

A Ukrainian house spirit is an entity that has been present in the Ukrainian culture for centuries. This spirit is believed to protect a...

who is this international man of mystery? Where did Santa come from? Let’s hitch up the reindeer and take an evening flight.

As the Yuletide Season is fully upon us Elves everywhere have made appearances in homes around the world. Their purpose is to keep an eye on the children and to create some harmless mischief in the process. Elves have been part of the Christmas tradition for quite some time. Apparently, Santa could not do his job if not for his trusty little helpers. But cultures around the world have some form of elf folklore year-round.

Once upon a time, Santa had a helper named Krampus and he was far scarier than any elf on the shelf or threat of coal!

The Spirit World of Ancient Humans. To understand the concept of the spirit world, one must first understand ancient societies and their relationship with death as well as their view of the world. The Middle Paleolithic period was from 300,000 to 50,000 years ago. During pre-history, the time before written history, society was animistic, polytheistic, or animalistic or all three.

Festivals of the dead have been celebrated throughout the world for centuries with Obon being but one such festival. It has morphed and changed over the centuries but remains at its core a tradition of honor and celebration.