Sunday Children can see funeral processions before they occur - but they had better stay out of their path...

#Germany #folktale #folklore
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/Sunday_Children_See_Spirits

The Devil is sometimes willing to stick up for the little people - as long as he gets the opportunity to gloat in someone's face.

#Germany #folktale #folklore #devil
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Devil_Helps_the_Poor_Farmers

"Don't ask for anything, and you will be much better rewarded than if you stand up for your rights!"

Yes, there are some rather _disturbing_ similarities between top execs and fairies...

#Germany #folktale #folklore #cow
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Cow_from_the_Rock

What is... Traditional Storytelling?
7 May, Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh & online. Free

Storytelling comes in all shapes and sizes, but how do we know what makes it “traditional” or not? Orkney storyteller Tom Muir explores the question

https://scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:6494/

#Scottish #literature #storytelling #folktale #tradition #traditional #Orkney

Some ships are lost at sea.

But "lost" does not always mean "gone".

#Germany #folktale #folklore #ghost #ghoststory
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Ghost_Ship_(Pellworm)

Near Höslingen, a strange black poodle leads travelers astray at night.

#Germany #folktale #folklore #dog
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Black_Poodle_in_the_Haslen_Forest

Try out this neat trick for learning the winning lottery numbers!

On a second thought, don't. In fact, forget I said anything!

#Germany #folktale #folklore #ghost #ghoststory #magic
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/Another_Summoning

The Blessed Ones dwell on the heights of the European Alps, and protect their nature and animals alike.

#Austria #folktale #folklore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yoYAvMGaXA