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Which mythological pantheon wins in a Battle Royale?

​Greek Mythology: Full of family drama, but lighting bolts everywhere. ⚡ ​Norse Mythology: Legendary warriors, giant beasts, and Ragnarök waiting to happen. 🔨🐺 ​Aztec/Mexica Mythology: Gods that literally need the sun's energy so the universe doesn't collapse. Ancient folklore beats modern… read more

Egyptian nubian melody

Artistic vibes for nubian folklore song by Muhammad mounir

A species of little people, Homo Floresiensis

Sadly they died off 50,000 years ago. They once inhabited the island of Flores and were 3-5 feet tall. Apparently there is folklore in Flores about creatures called "Ebu gogo" that resembled humans and stood 1.5m tall and had their own language and would kidnap children.… (edited) read more

Egyptian folklore 🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬

The Tahtib stick dance was depicted on ancient Egyptian temples 5000 years ago

Currently read has been slow

It's an interesting collection of retelling and analysis of folklore involving women in the wildwoman archetype. Lots of Baba Yaga stories.

Mindanao's crown jewel. Turquoise waters reflecting the heavens, mountains wrapping around you like a warm embrace

Before it became a famous ecotourism destination, this place was surrounded by tragedies, folklore, and mysterious events that became part of South Cotabato’s history. On September 6, 1995, a major tragedy occurred when the crater wall of the mountain collapsed and gave way. This triggered… read more

She doesn't bite.. She slashes!

Oc based on different folklore/ myth or ghost stories

Did Oddysey just copied folklore from Ramayana or it's just a different story?

Maha Sohona, a symbol of death, terror, reverence and absolute strength.

Maha Sohona, meaning "The Great Demon of the Graveyard" is a highly feared and venerated demon in Sri Lankan folklore, representing the terrifying power of the afterlife, graveyard spirits and vengeance. Often depicted as a giant, muscular humanoid with a head of a bear, this entity haunts places… (edited) read more

Favorite Disney movie

This is one of my favorites. I live in Japan and has folklore full of mystery like Atlantis. The unknown is so wonderful

Meguta cumbia santa fesina y romántica y folklore o clásicos

Virge de Guadalupe folklore dance

This month starts with the dance to the Virgen de Guadalupe in Mexico, and this picture is outside of my house

Great Kyz Kala, Turkmenistan 🇹🇲

The Great Kyz Kala is a monumental 6th to 9th century mud-brick fortress located in the ancient city of Merv, Turkmenistan. Kyz Kala translates to "Maiden Fortress," inspired by local folklore regarding a princess who defended the stronghold.

Joy Within

In the labyrinth of joy, beyond the soul's core, Life's sonnet mellows, an enigmatic folklore. 'Midst an eclectic ballet, where dreams converge, Self-discovery sparks, a cosmic surge. Wandering the fabric of time, in pursuit of elusive cheer, Within, a trove unfolds, a celestial premiere. In… read more

The type of beat to groove to for the good vibes 😎 🎵

Song: Darth Deyon - Folklore

Which books did you buy this year?

I got these two on eBay. Love birds, illustrations and folklore, the other book is one I had as a child. There are others in my house here and there from used bookstores, free community site, etc. I wanted to get a couple of poetry books in a recent reading I went to too, but they didn't take forms… read more

Dieties

I have always been fascinated with mythology, religions.Belief systems folklore etc. One Diety in my life experience really came into focus and attention and it was wild. This Diety was Janus the Roman Diety. I'm curious to see if anyone else Has had a similar situation?

Fantasy pet

Hey everyone. I was thinking to myself what would be my fantasy pet so I decided to make one based on my personality. this is what I came up with. What would your pet be? Ragwing Chimera A scruffy little creature with a kitten’s body, moth wings, rabbit ears, and a tail like a torn ribbon. Pet… (edited) read more

The Tanoura is an Egyptian folklore dance inspired by the Turkish Mevlevi Sufi order

Widows Bay

I've gotta say I've really been enjoying this show. Its fun and serious at the same time. I enjoy folklore stories and this takes place in New England island town that has its own folklore that some natives to the island take very seriously. It's mysterious but the pacing provides answers pretty… read more

summer games list: raji

i started this game after my introduction to hades / rouge-life games. still itching to finish it this summer. if you like mythos / desi folklore this is a great game for you :)

Fr

One more small inconvenience away from running into the woods and becoming part of the small town folklore. What's one unhinged or weird asf thing you do? I like to collect bones and teeth.

Sylvallion Starwillow

Oh to be a star born, Washed in a willow tree. Oh to be whimsical, Like some odd century. He's not here and there physically, But I can feel him everywhere internally. Like a raven, perched on a tree, He sits on lilac willow. With a will of some fae folklore, With a cosmic interloom, To get him… read more

Looking for someone in jaipur ONLY SERIOUS!! No casuals or short-term..

an introduction 19, from Jaipur. This is who I am. ✦ ENFP / INFP  ·  4w5  ·  she/her in plain terms I'm a 19-year-old from Jaipur who spends most of her time writing, reading, drawing, and thinking , not really in that order. I'm intense about the things I care about and I tend to care about a… read more

Not for children. Never was. 🖤📖

The complete Grimms’ Fairy Tales — original, unedited, and deliciously dark 🕯️🌲 I’ve been searching for this book for so long, and it feels like holding a piece of old folklore magic in my hands ✨ Fairy tales with teeth 🐺🩸

Krampus 🎄♥️

Krampus originated in pre-Christian Alpine pagan celebrations of the winter solstice. Movies and pop culture often turn Krampus into a horror villain (which is silly and fun to watch), but traditional folklore paints him as a dark guardian figure. Krampus doesn’t exist to destroy the world or harm… read more

Come to my homeland "Nubia"

It's a nice portrait for Nile river with folklore nubian song from south of Egypt in Aswan 🇪🇬❤️ (edited)

My “Ako The Onryo” cosplay

Based off Japanese folklore and of a type of yokai called “onryo” who are vengeful spirits of people that died tragically or had unfinished business.

I just wish I could learn every language and all the histories and about everyone's food and folklore and... 😔 but i only have one brain and it is small and malfunctioning 😂

Anyone else here who’s played Bramble?

I instantly fell in love with this game when watching “let’s play”’s on YouTube. Though I’m generally not a gamer myself (as I struggle a lot with controls, even on PC, which is how I played it as I at least knew how to use a keyboard 😅), I love love love this game! As a huge mythology and… read more

Always be your most authentic self... Unless you can be a folklore and scare the local villagers... In which case BOO!

Banshee

female spirit in Irish folklore who heralds the death of a family member, usually by screaming, wailing, shrieking, or keening.