The Crossing of Christopher: A Golden Legend
There once lived a man named Darrick, with strong arms and bulging muscles, a smith by trade, accustomed to hammering down metal and bending it to his will. In the village, he was renowned…
Tag: Legend & Mythology
Krampusnacht: The Nightmare Before Christmas
In British and American culture, Christmas is a time of joy, family gatherings, food and exchanging of gifts, embodied by the folkloric bringer of gifts Santa Claus, or as he is known in Britain, Father…
Sacred Chalice, Blooming Staff: The Legend of the Glastonbury Thorn
Although the exact date is unknown, Christianity was most likely introduced into the British Isles some time during the first century. This definitive event in the history of Europe is often associated with Joseph of…
Whispers of the Autumn Court
You’ve heard us your whole life That raspy whispering from the trees that beckons and tells you You’re one of us… You were afraid once The unknown darkness overwhelmed you Above all sense of truth…
The Song that Never Sleeps
We will remember The “failures” The “losers” The “rejects” Who dared to be more Then others allowed In the smallness of their minds Victory in failure Forever holds true If met with the sword Of…
The Oak King
Do not fear the dying of the light, for soon the woods will once more echo with delight. Beneath the autumn’s leaves and winter’s snow, the first, faint glimmerings of spring begin to glow. Those…
Song of Fionn
I am the nurturance of the Sun I am the power on the mountain I am the introspection of the forest I am the wisdom of the salmon I am the strength of rock I…
The Nine Muses
THE NINE MUSES By Aurora Mandeville, November 17 2016 Word Count: 168 Rating: G (suitable for all audiences) Summary: A brief review of the Nine Muses of Greek Mythology Erato is the Muse of romantic…
The Lady of Shalott
The only thing I can remember about my mother is that she told me I was going to die. I must have been just entering into my third year at the time, for…