Fabulous Folklore with Icy

People believe mermaids are either sweet sea-dwelling souls who dream of dry land, or vicious monsters who lure sailors to their deaths. Which is more true? Find out in this week's episode! See the images on the blog post at: http://www.icysedgwick.com/mermaids-folklore/ Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family at: https://www.patreon.com/IcySedgwick Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/i...

Selkies appear in the folklore of Ireland, Scotland, the Faroe Islands, and Iceland. But are they as dangerous as mermaids or sirens? Find out in this week's episode. See the images on the blog post at: http://www.icysedgwick.com/selkies-folklore/ Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family at: https://www.patreon.com/IcySedgwick Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick

Thomas the Rhymer pops up in British folklore as a 13th-century prophet. How did he get the gift of prediction and how did he link to fairies? Find out in this week's episode. See the images on the blog post at: http://www.icysedgwick.com/thomas-the-rhymer/ Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family at: https://www.patreon.com/IcySedgwick Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick

If you're not deterred by the dark tales of the fey folk, what trees or flowers should you plant to create a fairy friendly garden? And what kind of gardening practices should you adopt, even if you only have a balcony or small patio? Find out in this episode. Find the images on the accompanying blog post: http://www.icysedgwick.com/fairy-friendly-garden Or tweet Icy questions and comments at http...

Northumberland features many tales of the fey folk - and the Rothley fairies appear in not one but two stories! But what exactly happens if you cross them? This episode looks at exactly that - and offers some advice for how to handle the situation should you find yourself in a similar one... Find more information on the blog at http://www.icysedgwick.com/rothley-fairies/ Become a member of the Fab...

Fairies are actually tricksters, not the sweet cherubs of Disney. So what happened when a midwife in Northumberland was hired to deliver a fairy baby? Check out the accompanying blog post at http://www.icysedgwick.com/fairies Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family at: https://www.patreon.com/IcySedgwick Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick

With thousands of species of beetle on Earth, what folklore surrounds them? Learn about scarabs, stag beetles, and the Deathwatch beetle in this week's episode. See the post at http://www.icysedgwick.com/beetles-folklore/ Become a Patron for $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick

Symbol of good luck and modern-day pest control, the ladybird appears throughout the folklore of many cultures. In this episode, we're going to explore where ladybirds got their name, what it means if a ladybird lands on you, and why there's a slightly creepy nursery rhyme about them. Check out the post at http://www.icysedgwick.com/ladybird-folklore/ Contact Icy on Twitter at https://twitter.com/...

The dragonfly is at once a symbol of prosperity and good luck in Asia, and also an evil omen in Europe. In this episode, learn more of the regional differences in dragonfly folklore. Check out the images on the accompanying blog post at http://www.icysedgwick.com/dragonfly-folklore Become a Patron on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icyse...

Bees hold an important place in folklore, representing a range of positive associations. But why are they considered symbols of good luck? Find out in this week's episode. Read the post and follow the links at http://www.icysedgwick.com/bees-folklore/ Friends of the Earth - Help the Bees at https://friendsoftheearth.uk/bees/bee-cause-what-you-can-do Become a Patron for $1 a month at https://www.pa...

Butterflies aren't just a harbinger of summer. They also bring romance - and death. In this episode, learn more about their symbolism and superstitions. Check out the accompanying blog post for images and to leave comments at http://www.icysedgwick.com/butterflies-folklore/ Read the butterfly myth from Irish legend at https://aliisaacstoryteller.com/2014/07/24/dealan-de-the-butterfly-in-irish-myth...

Brân the Blessed was believed to have gifted his head to protect Britain from invasion. Some believe it still lies beneath the Tower of London. We're looking at his story this week as a form of 'King in the mountain'. See the images and leave a comment at http://www.icysedgwick.com/bran-the-blessed/ You can also read about the severed head in folklore here - http://www.icysedgwick.com/severed-head...

Tudor hero Sir Francis Drake left his drum behind, to be beat in times of national peril. Has anyone beaten Drake's Drum since his death in 1596? Lets find out! See the images at the accompanying blog post - http://www.icysedgwick.com/drake-drum/ Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Become a Patron for $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko...

King Arthur continues to hold a fascination for folklorists and the public alike. After all, the deeds of Arthur and his knights are now legendary. They’ve become part of Britain’s mythology. But did you know he was linked with the Northumberland castle of Sewingshields? Find out more about King Arthur and this particular legend in this week's episode. See the images or leave a comment at http://w...

The King in the Mountain trope appears in both folklore and popular culture. But what is it and why does it crop up in so many legends? Find out in this week's episode! See images and leave a comment at http://www.icysedgwick.com/king-in-the-mountain/ Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Become a Patron for $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee at: https...

Toxic plants have interesting folklore, but find out why henbane, wolfsbane and mandrake are an essential part of any witch's toolkit! Find the images and further links at http://www.icysedgwick.com/henbane-wolfsbane-mandrake/ Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Become a Patron for $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick

Candles might be used for everything from home decor to aromatherapy, but how can you use them to get wishes and protect your home? Read the blog post to check out the images and links, or to leave a comment, at http://www.icysedgwick.com/candles Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Become a Patron for $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko...

Witch bottles have been used since the 1600s to protect homes and individuals from evil spells. Are they relevant in 2019, or are they just a folk tale? Read the accompanying blog post, check out the links and see all the pictures at www.icysedgwick.com/witch-bottles Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Become a Patron for $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a...

Popular culture puts the witching hour in the dead of night - and it's a time for all sorts of shenanigans. But what is it - and does it really exist? Join Icy in this week's episode as she explores the background of the witching hour - aka the Devil's Hour. Investigate the stories and the folklore tied in with this peculiar concept. See the images or leave a comment about your own experiences on...

The humble crocus pops up every spring. But where does mythology say it came from? Find out more about its origins and folklore in this week's episode! Check out the images and text-based version at http://www.icysedgwick.com/crocus-folklore Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Become a Patron for $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.c...

Violets are February's birth flower. But what other folklore and legends surround this shy little flower? Find out in this week's episode. See the images on the blog post at: http://www.icysedgwick.com/violets-folklore/ Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Become a Patron for $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick

Roses are popular symbols of love and romance. But did you know they were once unpopular with the Church? Learn more about roses folklore in this episode! Check out the accompanying blog post at http://www.icysedgwick.com/roses-folklore/ Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Become a Patron for $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/i...

Snowdrops are the first flowers to bloom in spring. In this episode, we'll learn more about the folklore and legends around these beautiful alpine blossoms! Go to http://www.icysedgwick.com/snowdrops-folklore to see the accompanying blog post and images. Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Become a Patron for $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee at: ht...

Corpse roads meander through the British countryside, a forgotten relic of the rural communities we once had. But what folklore has grown up around them? Find out in episode 3 of Fabulous Folklore with Icy! Check out the photos in the accompanying blog post here - http://www.icysedgwick.com/corpse-roads/ Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Become a Patron for $1 a month at https://www.pat...

In folklore, changelings are beings left to replace stolen children. Are they sad victims of faery politics, or cunning creatures intent on an easy life? Check out the accompanying blog post at http://www.icysedgwick.com/changelings-friend-foe/ Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Become a Patron for $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-f...