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A 16th century legend said dwarves in the Carpathian Mountains had cursed the ore to make miners contract a fatal respiratory illness termed "the mountain disease". They discovered later that the culprit was the radioactive pitchblende produced from mining. #FaustianFriday 2/ 
In the variant Child's A "The Gowans Sae Gae", Lady Isabel meets an Elf Knight who leads her to the Greenwood intending to kill her, as she discovers. Isabel tricks him into falling asleep, usually either with a charm or by singing & kills him with his own dirk. 2/ #WyrdWednesday 
"A Miner's Life" (Roud 3510) is an American union folk song. It's aimed at rallying miners to unionize. It advises workers "union miners, stand together. Do not heed the coal board's tale. Keep your hand upon your wages and your eye upon the scale" 
Originally in Norway, this was practiced deep in the forest or on elf-mounds. This practice was later outlawed as witchcraft in Norway, but it persisted later in Iceland, where the designated location was at crossroads where all 4 directions lead directly to churches. 2/ 
First, it is important to note that there are two main versions of the Arabian Nights: the Syrian & the Egyptian. The Syrian manuscripts are much shorter, but older & more "authentic." The Egyptian manuscripts are much longer with many more tales added later. #FairyTaleTuesday 2/ 
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Alchemists believed the world to be comprised of 4 elements: water, earth, air, & fire. Major goals of alchemy included creating an elixir of immortality, universal healing potion, & most famously turning metals into gold, regarded as the most perfect metal. 2/7 #MythologyMonday 
Psychopomps are guides that take you from the world of the living to the world of the dead. They come in many different forms, including animals (like dogs, birds, horses, & deer), angels, ancestral spirits, & even the Aurora Borealis, as is believed by the Labrador Inuit. 2/ 
Ashura is a time of mourning for Shi'a Muslims and it is commemorated by Azdari (mourning) rituals. Five types of major rituals have developed: memorial services, pilgrimage to Hussein's tomb, public mourning processions, plays reenacting the battle, & flagellation. 
First, what is a fable? A fable is a distinct type of folk tale that features anthromorphized animals, plants, objects, or natural phenomenon and features a moral lesson. This moral may be written explicitly at the end as a concise saying, as is the case with Aesop's Fables. 2/ 
The Norse god Loki is a very famous trickster who constantly gets the gods in trouble... but also typically is the one they call to help them get out of it. By sowing discord and chaos, he challenges the gods, keeping them from becoming complacent. 2/ #FairyTaleTuesday 
In Iran's lengthy & treasured epic poem, Shahnameh, the divine warrior Esfandiyar became invincible as a result of eating a pomegranate. The Shahnameh tells that pomegranate trees grow from the blood of Siavesh, a character regarded as a symbol of innocence. #MythologyMonday 
The Spring & Summer courts tend to be grouped in with the Seelie, & the Autumn & Winter courts get associated with the Unseelie, although they are distinct groups. The fae divided when a group broke off from the larger hierarchy to form the Unseelie court. #FairyTaleTuesday 2/ 
As far as Norse afterlife beliefs, they are mentioned a surprisingly small amount in early sources. Much of the actual descriptions of the afterlife realms are gleaned from later sources and should be taken with a grain of salt. It is however theorized that much of the 2/
Helheim, the realm that Hel rules over, is one of the places people can go after death. It is often said that the people who go here are those who did not die in battle, but it is hard to know for sure. It was described as being located downward and northward. #WyrdWednesday 
Sea shanties (or chanteys) are a type of maritime work song which were sung while accompanying rhythmic manual labor aboard a ship. They were usually sung without instrumental accompaniment & had a fluid form allowing singers to adjust the length & content of the songs. 2/ 
Islamic architecture has been influenced by Roman, Byzantine, Persian, Mesopotamian, Chinese, and Mughal architecture. (Although I think you'll find it has a flavor all its own!) The four main forms of Islamic architecture are mosque, tomb, palace, and fort. 2/ 
First, the acceptance of homosexuality largely depended on who you were. It was typically viewed favorably mostly for masculine men who topped. So before you think, "wow I'd love to be gay in ancient Greece!" Ask yourself, am I a femboy, or a bottom? If so, maybe reconsider. 2/
In tales of AT 927, Outriddling the Judge, a hero avoids death by outriddling a judge with an unsolvable riddle. These riddles are referred to as "neck riddles" because they save the asker's neck. #FolkloreThursday 
Below I will link posts I've made today featuring this type, and add in a couple new ones. I will also link further reading about this trope.
Some folktales with this trope include the Two Brothers, the Dragon of the North, and Saint George and the Dragon. Descriptions and links below 👇🏼