Nifty Buckles

@NiftyBuckles
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Nifty Buckles is a leprechaun that writes about folklore, fantasy & fun.
Scandinavian Tree Lore: Apple Trees and The Goddess Idunn

In Scandinavian folklore, Iðunn was the keeper of the ‘apples of immortality’ for the aging Aesir and Vanir gods which kept them young for a very long time. The ‘fruit-bearing tre…

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#folklorefun #freyja #love
As we near Valentine's Day discover Freyja pagan Scandinavian goddess of love.💕
https://folklorefun.wordpress.com/2018/02/08/freyja-scandinavian-love-goddess/
Freyja Scandinavian Love Goddess

 Freja (1905) by John Bauer (1882–1918) Freyja means Lady or Mistress, also known as Freya. Freyja is the Scandinavian love goddess of fertility, lust, beauty, wealth, gold as well as being a witch…

#terrortuesday 🐲
Love Cryptids? Me too!
Discover this legendary teratorn called the 'Thunderbird.'

https://nifty-buckles.tumblr.com/post/170586214877/thunderbird-cryptid-monster-bird-cryptids-are

Nifty Buckles — Thunderbird Cryptid Monster Bird Cryptids are...

Thunderbird Cryptid Monster BirdCryptids are interesting creatures of a variety of shapes and sizes that are known in folklore tales from around the world. A favorite of mine is the Thunderbird. The...

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Nifty Buckles — The Dragon of France According to French Dragon...

The Dragon of France According to French Dragon lore, the noble Lusignan family of France may have descended from the union of a count with Lady Melusine, who married him on condition that he didn’t...

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Discover Oreades, the wood nymph that guards conifer trees. 🌲
https://nifty-buckles.tumblr.com/post/169335241263/oreades-coniferous-tree-faerie-oreades-are
Nifty Buckles — Oreades Coniferous Tree Faerie Oreades, are...

Oreades Coniferous Tree Faerie Oreades, are nature tree faeries or dryads also known as wood nyphs, that dwell in and protect the conifer trees such as pines, spruce, firs on mountains.

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Nifty Buckles — Bergresar A Primeval Troll Bergresar: means...

Bergresar A Primeval Troll Bergresar: means mountain giant Primeval ancestor of trolls. They’re strong, huge & fast they represent Chaos. Dislikes: people, elves & deities. Skills: Magic &...

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Nifty Buckles — The Hopi Spider Grandmother The Hopi’s...

The Hopi Spider Grandmother The Hopi’s emergence into the present 4th World. Spider Grandmother caused a hollow reed to grow up into the sky, it emerged in the 4th World at the sipapu/Grand Canyon....

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Nifty Buckles — Creation Tale of the Norse folks and deities. ...

Creation Tale of the Norse folks and deities. Ymir, the largest ancient hermaphroditic,frost giant lived between the worlds, Muspell & Niflheim. Ymir, birthed male/female giants from its left arm....

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Discover the Folklore behind the New Year Song Auld Lang Syne.🎶
https://nifty-buckles.tumblr.com/post/169159490242/folklore-origins-of-auld-lang-syne-auld-lang
Nifty Buckles — Folklore Origins of Auld Lang Syne. Auld Lang...

Folklore Origins of Auld Lang Syne. Auld Lang Syne: Happy New Year! Happy Hogmanay! In Scotland and around the world, Auld Lang Syne, is still sung at the stroke of midnight. This endearing poem was...

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Beannaichte Hogmanay! Celtic Traditions to Welcome The New Year.

Beannaichte Hogmanay! Happy Hogmanay! Happy New Year! The Scottish celebration of Hogmanay is close at hand. Hogmanay is the Gaelic word for the last day of the year, celebrated on New Year’s…

*Folklore, fiction writer & Winter Weaver of Weird*