In Shetland folklore, trows are mischievous creatures that live inside hills but also sneak into homes to either warm up by the hearth or steal its fire for themselves. A trail of sparks leading from the fireplace to the door is a sign trows had been there. #FolkloreSunday

📷: Stéphane Juban

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Located on the Scottish island of Fetlar, the Haltadans is a circle of standing stones that folklore claims were once trows (Shetland's fairy folk). The story goes that they were still dancing in a circle when the sun rose one morning and turned them to stone. #MythologyMonday

📷: Martin Bennie

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The trows, a mischievous type of sprite from the folklore of Scotland’s Shetland Islands, were said to conduct healing ceremonies where they would use wooden bowls called kapps to pour water on those needing to be healed.

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📷: Bryan Natanael