European folklore creatures

There are two different meanings of “Fairy Faith.” First, it simply refers to the old folkloric belief in fairies, and the practices found therein. The second meaning is found in modern paganism.

Watch out for Russian mermaids, and if you see a Kikimora - prepare for tragedy.

Peryton

White deer hold a place in the mythology of many cultures. Celtic people considered them to be messengers from the other world, and other pre-Indo-European cultures, especially in the north. The Celts believed that the white stag would appear when one was transgressing a taboo, such as when Pwyll trespassed into Arawn’s hunting grounds. Arthurian legend states that the creature has a perennial ability to evade capture; and that the pursuit of the animal represents mankind’s spiritual…

Some spirits are thought to be dangerous even by people who don't necessarily believe in them. One of the scariest creatures in world mythologies is the spirit from the Slavic culture known as Kikimora.

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This unique map developed by the Vilnius University represents information on 213 mythical creatures that are described in folk-lore of European countries.

This poisonous serpent, which was first chronicled by Pliny the Elder, is said to have a venomous head at either end of its elongated, worm-like body.

Biesy (singular: bies) are a personification of all the undefined evil forces in the nature. Once they were placed amongst the most dangerous and the oldest demons in the central and eastern Europe…

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Print of the illustration I did of the Phoenix. The drawing was made with black and brown ink and red pen. Large Size: 29.7 x 42 cm / 11.69" x 16.54" [A3] Paper: matte cardstock - 300 gr Shipping: Prints are carefully packed in a padded envelope fortified with cardboard. Please note that shipment is done from Europe and shipping overseas sometimes take one or two weeks although the average shipping time to the US is around three weeks. No frame included. Please remember that the actual…

Lucky people have wee folk living in their homes who work to bring peace, harmony, and cleanliness to the household.

Northumbrian folklore includes tales of singing and dancing fairies. Are they dangerous to bystanders, or should you leave well alone?