Folk Lore Collection (page 4)

Plastic blow mold Santa figurine on white background

Merlin and Vivian in Arthurian legend
Merlin and Vivian in the forest, from legends of King Arthur. Hand-colored halftone of a Dore painting

Kissing in Somerset (litho)
3093834 Kissing in Somerset (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kissing in Somerset. Postcard, early 20th century. Signed A F J.); © Look and Learn

William Tell, from Peeps into the Past, published c. 1900 (colour litho)
STC213528 William Tell, from Peeps into the Past, published c.1900 (colour litho) by Trelleek (fl.c.1900); Private Collection; (add.info)

Folk-Lore (engraving)
1621830 Folk-Lore (engraving) by Gregory, Charles (1810-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Folk-Lore. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 August 1878)

Shahmeran (Shahmaran) painted on glass and engraved on copperplates, Mardin, Southeast Anatolia, Turkey

PERI
A winged creature from Persian mythology, once considered malevolent but later perceived as good, beautiful creatures angelic in behaviour as well as in appearance Date: circa 1860

At the Serpentine
Fairies at the Serpentine in Kensington Gardens

LILITH, c1950 B. C. The Burney Relief, a Babylonian cult plaque of the demoness Lilith
LILITH, c1950 B.C. The Burney Relief, a Babylonian cult plaque of the demoness Lilith, the first wife of Adam according to rabbinic tradition. Terracotta relief, c1950 B.C

MEXICO: AZTEC SACRIFICE. Priests cutting out the heart of a youth to sacrifice to the sun. Aztec codex, 16th century

AZTEC MASK: XIPE TOTEC. Stone mask of Xipe Totec, god of life-death-rebirth, agriculture, the west, disease, spring, goldsmiths and the seasons. Aztec period, Mexico

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Old English devil. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a medieval illustration

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Demonic horned dragon of Hell. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a pen drawing in a French manuscript, La Magie Noire, Paris, 1800s

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Prince of Darkness on his throne. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of an illustration from a manuscript of the 1400s

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Woman practicing sorcery with black cats as companions. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century A.B. Frost illustration

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Medieval monsters of land, sea, and air. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction from " Puch der Natur" printed in Augsburg, 1478

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The Roc, a fabulous legendary bird of great size and strength. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Sea serpent of Hans Egidius. Hand colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Flying Dutchman, a ghost ship
The legendary " Flying Dutchman, " a phantom ship feared by sailors. Hand-covered woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hagen killing Siegfried
Siegfried, the warrior slain by Hagen in Germanic legend. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Sleeping Beauty, from a Berlin edition of Grimms Fairy Tales, 1865. Antique hand-colored illustration

Family storyteller
Old woman telling folklore to young girls in a cottage kitchen, England. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Achilles in the Trojan Wars
Achilles in battle in the Trojan Wars. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a Greek vase illustration

Fairy checking her blonde hair amid the flowers
A glamourous fairy sat atop a daisy, checks her flowing blonde tresses in a golden hand mirror. Watercolour painting (set in an attractive decorative border) by Malcom Greensmith

LEMURIA
The Lost Continent of Lemuria, located in todays Pacific Ocean, may have housed a highly developed civilisation with advanced technology and a sophisticated culture

Mu Revealed by Tony Earll (nom de plume of Raymond Buckland) which describes a successful archeological expedition to find the manuscript of a priest of Mu

Bethurums Contact
Aura Rhanes, from the planet Clarion, encountered by Truman Bethurum in the California desert

Beyond the Poles
The legendary Land Beyond the Poles said to exist at both Poles : Admiral Byrd reported something of the sort during his 1929 South Pole overflight

Ball of Light
A Fairy and a Little Man appear in a ball of light

Demonic Frog
A demon, in the form of a frog, seeks to persuade a married noblewoman to exchange her chastity for his gold

Fairy Ring / Greenaway
A girl in a woodland clearing stands with her back against a great tree with her apron over her head. She has accidentally broken a fairy ring to the displeasure of a fairy

Patagonian Giants
In Patagonia, South America, Captain Byron, in the Dolphin, encounters a race of giants; offered ships biscuit by one of the crew, they accept warily

Folklore / Demons / Incubus
An incubus in the form of a bird perches upon its helpless victim

Folklore / Lupeux
A sinister creature of the night in Berry, central France, the mocking cry of the LUPEUX can lure the unwary passer-by into dangerous bogs

FAIRY FOOD
Fairies feed an earth-child on night-mist flavoured with the scent of flowers

Fairy Musicians
Three fairy musicians, wearing sashes, fly through the air, making music as they go

Fairies Dance in Air
Five sky-clad fairies dance in the air above a lake

Fishing for Stars
A group of fairies fishing in the river for stars

Tarot Card 15 - Le Diable (The Devil). Date: 20th century

I saw the banshee flying, wild in the Wind of March... 1912

Mauritania, Adrar, Chinguetti, precious stones and jewellery

Mauritania, Adrar, Chinguetti, Necklaces and jewellery

A Tengu, a winged demon of Japanese folklore. Line drawing after a woodblock print
JAPANESE FOLKLORE: TENGU. A Tengu, a winged demon of Japanese folklore. Line drawing after a woodblock print

Kappa, a mischievous water imp of Japanese folklore, part tortoise, part monkey
JAPANESE FOLKLORE: KAPPA. Kappa, a mischievous water imp of Japanese folklore, part tortoise, part monkey

HOPI SKY GOD. The Hopi Native American sky god, Tunwup, depicting the compass points, the sun rolling over the sky vault, and the movement of the universe

SYMBOLS: VICTORY AND WAR. Various symbols of victory and war

The Rolling Stone, at Putts Corner, Gittisham, Devon, England. Local folklore says that on a full moon the stone rolls down to the River Sid to wash away sacrificial blood

The Bogey-Beast
The cheerful old lady considers herself lucky to encounter the BOGEY- BEAST, a mischievous but not particularly dangerous folklore creature

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"Folklore: Unveiling the Mysteries of Ancient Tales and Legends" Delve into the enchanting Iroquois Creation Myth, where Sky Woman weaves a tapestry of life. Explore the majestic Yggdrasil, the Tree of Life in Norse mythology, connecting realms beyond imagination. Witness the terrifying Kraken as it unleashes its wrath upon an unfortunate ship caught in a stormy sea. Immerse yourself in Little India's vibrant culture with captivating pictures showcasing various Hindu Gods for sale. Unravel the enigmatic Palenque Xtraterrestrial encounter that blurs the line between reality and folklore. Marvel at Yggdrasil once again - this time as it stands tall amidst Norse legends, bridging mortal and divine worlds. Venture into Loch Ness to uncover secrets surrounding its elusive inhabitant - The Loch Ness Monster. Brace yourself for a heart-pounding scene as a fearsome Kraken attacks a ship amid raging tempestuous waves. Beware. Enter a realm where demons and witches lurk, weaving their dark magic within ancient folklore tales. Dive deep into mythical waters alongside an intrepid explorer encountering an ethereal mermaid beneath ocean depths. Explore Atlantis through an intriguing map, unlocking mysteries hidden within this legendary lost city. Embark on a journey through time and cultures as you immerse yourself in these captivating folklores that have shaped our collective imagination throughout history.