Tread: It’s #FolkloreThursday so I thought I should do some folklore on common #wildlife in the U.K.!
One of my favourites is that if you have a #bees on your property you should always keep them in the know about the goings on in your house.
Also if there’s a death you should turn the hive towards the road so the bees can mourn when the hearse goes by.
Also if there’s a death you should turn the hive towards the road so the bees can mourn when the hearse goes by.
#BarnOwls were often seen as bad omens. They were used to predict the weather.
However in the North it was seen as lucky to see an owl.
However in the North it was seen as lucky to see an owl.
#Ravens are the representatives of a number of old deity’s and folk figures in British lore including Bran the Blessed from Wales and Cailleach, a witch from Scotland
Ravens also reside at the Tower of London and it’s said the nation will fall if they leave.
Ravens also reside at the Tower of London and it’s said the nation will fall if they leave.
#magpies are a common one. The famous poem indicates what is in your future depending on the number of birds. And it is considered bad luck to not greet a magpie if it is on it’s own. They are also seen as tricksters and thieves
(Ik these are aus magpies but no gifs of Euro ones)
(Ik these are aus magpies but no gifs of Euro ones)
There we have it! Thanks for reading 💕
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