Tag: lore
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Lemminkäinen and the River of Death
Lemminkäinen is one of the central heroes in Finnish folklore—young, handsome, boastful, and fearless. He seeks adventure, glory, and love, often acting before thinking. 1. The Journey Begins Lemminkäinen hears of a great feast in Pohjola, the cold northern land ruled by the witch-queen Louhi. When he arrives, he behaves too boldly—flirting, boasting, provoking others.…
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The Roots of the Fae in Ireland
1. Pre-Christian Myth & the Tuatha Dé Danann In Irish mythology, one of the foundational supernatural peoples is the Tuatha Dé Danann (“folk of the goddess Danu”). Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2 They are depicted as god-like beings: skilled in magic, arts and crafts, inhabiting an Otherworld, battling the Fomorians, and having dominion over the land. Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2 In the…