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Origins: The Tooth Fairy
this week we take a look at the surprisingly recent origins of the Tooth Fairy, and the long history of dental superstitions.
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Georgia Garfield-White
- Feb 2
- 5 min
Mythical Cats Around the World
Cats have played a significant role in superstition and folklore around the world, appearing as both protectors and threats.
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Georgia Garfield-White
- Jan 5
- 7 min
Dracula and the Pop Culture Vampire
Perhaps the most well known vampire story, Dracula had a profound influence on the horror genre, and even on how vampires are viewed today.
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Georgia Garfield-White
- Dec 9, 2022
- 4 min
Legendary Figures of Christmas and Yule
This week, in honour of mid-winter we take a look at some of wintery figures associated with the holidays.
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Georgia Garfield-White
- Oct 27, 2022
- 5 min
Legends and Superstitions of Halloween
In honour of the holiday, we take a look at a some of the history, superstitions and legends of Halloween.
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Georgia Garfield-White
- Oct 20, 2022
- 1 min
There’s a Dragon in my Goldfish Bowl
"There are koi in the pond, massive, serene, and I wonder: are they dreams of fish, or fish who dream?" ― S. Monette
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Georgia Garfield-White
- Sep 15, 2022
- 5 min
Manuscript vs Myth: The Call
Peadar O’Guilin’s ‘The Call’ tells the story of Nessa, a girl born into a dystopian future Ireland, a land besieged by vengeful Sidhe.
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Georgia Garfield-White
- Jul 14, 2022
- 3 min
In Summary: The Ballad of Tam Lin
A popular Scottish ballad, the legend of Tam Lin tells the story of Janet who must win her Love from the cunning fairy queen.
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Georgia Garfield-White
- Jun 16, 2022
- 2 min
In Summary: The First Tulips
Flowers are often born from tragedy, such was the case of the romance between Farhad and Shirin, whose doomed love birthed the first tulip.
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Georgia Garfield-White
- Apr 7, 2022
- 3 min
In Summary: How Maui Caught the Sun
We recount a legend of the Polynesian hero, Maui and how he caught to sun to slow its hurried rush across the sky.
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Georgia Garfield-White
- Feb 17, 2022
- 6 min
Manuscript vs Myth: North Child
Pattou’s North Child reimagines the legend of East of the Sun and West of the Moon, a story of a girl taken from her family by a polar bear.
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Georgia Garfield-White
- Nov 25, 2021
- 4 min
Magical Horses from Around the World
One of Humanity's steadfast companions, horses can be found all around the world and, therefore, so do their myths.
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Georgia Garfield-White
- May 28, 2021
- 1 min
The Mermaid
"Sirens lurk in the dark depths of the pupils as they lurk at the bottom of the sea, that I know for sure" – Jean Lorrain
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Georgia Garfield-White
- Apr 2, 2021
- 4 min
Resurrection in Mythology
Phoenixes to Persephone - in honour of Easter, we've taken a look at different resurrection myths from around the world.
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