Benandanti versus Witches
In this episode we return to the topic of the Benandanti, or “good walkers,” those mysterious spirit-travelers of northeastern[…]
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Tag: folklore
The Dog-Head Saint
Today he’s known mainly as a figure from medals carried to insure safe travels, but that image of a giant[…]
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Pumpkins, Turnips, and Spooklights
The Halloween Jack-o’-lantern, made from pumpkins in the US and originally turnips in the UK, began its existence as a[…]
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