EssAeEm
@essaeem.bsky.social
Connoisseur of the weird and wondrous, especially animation, theme parks, folklore and puppets. I also run @gifs-of-puppets.bsky.social.
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Why Jim Henson should be recognised as one of the foremost creators of fairytales on screen theconversation.com/why-jim-hens...
Why Jim Henson should be recognised as one of the foremost creators of fairytales on screen
Fairytales are an important – and often overlooked – part of Henson’s legacy.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Why Jim Henson should be recognised as one of the foremost creators of fairytales on screen theconversation.com/why-jim-hens...
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In Chinese #folklore, as recorded in Yijian Xu Zhi, banana trees are anything but harmless. If left undisturbed for 50 years, they risk becoming bajiao gui(芭蕉鬼), that is, Banana Tree Ghosts. But the true terror lies in their sensitivity to blood. 1/2
November 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
In Chinese #folklore, as recorded in Yijian Xu Zhi, banana trees are anything but harmless. If left undisturbed for 50 years, they risk becoming bajiao gui(芭蕉鬼), that is, Banana Tree Ghosts. But the true terror lies in their sensitivity to blood. 1/2
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Some Lithuanian legends claim that forest spirits were covered in mossy hair, blending seamlessly with the bark. Travelers said you could mistake them for tree stumps, until the hair moved. #MythologyMonday
Art: vintageglamcannibal
Art: vintageglamcannibal
November 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Some Lithuanian legends claim that forest spirits were covered in mossy hair, blending seamlessly with the bark. Travelers said you could mistake them for tree stumps, until the hair moved. #MythologyMonday
Art: vintageglamcannibal
Art: vintageglamcannibal
C'est magnifique! Here's a view of the château at EPCOT's Canada pavilion towering over the treeline as seen from across World Showcase Lagoon.
November 9, 2025 at 9:06 PM
C'est magnifique! Here's a view of the château at EPCOT's Canada pavilion towering over the treeline as seen from across World Showcase Lagoon.
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Medieval Lore: The Curious Myth of the Origin Barnacle Geese
Medieval Lore: The Curious Myth of the Origin Barnacle Geese
Barnacle geese are a migratory species of water bird that have a very weird myth of origin attached to them that was once widely believed. During the medieval period there was a belief that barnacl…
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November 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Medieval Lore: The Curious Myth of the Origin Barnacle Geese
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Known for their grand migrations southwards this time of year, monarch butterflies in many cultures are associated with the souls of the dead. They guarantee souls find their way home, but sometimes, when they return, they might just be those souls revisiting us. #FolkloreSunday
November 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Known for their grand migrations southwards this time of year, monarch butterflies in many cultures are associated with the souls of the dead. They guarantee souls find their way home, but sometimes, when they return, they might just be those souls revisiting us. #FolkloreSunday
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In the Chinese tale "Li Chi Slays the Serpent," a serpent terrorizes a village into feeding him a maiden once a year in exchange for their safety. One year, a girl named Li Chi volunteers to be the sacrifice, then pulls out a sword and slays the serpent with help from her hunting dog. #FolkyFriday
November 7, 2025 at 10:21 PM
In the Chinese tale "Li Chi Slays the Serpent," a serpent terrorizes a village into feeding him a maiden once a year in exchange for their safety. One year, a girl named Li Chi volunteers to be the sacrifice, then pulls out a sword and slays the serpent with help from her hunting dog. #FolkyFriday
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The Trollstigen in Norway is a serpentine mountain road with a steep incline and eleven hairpin turns. Legend has it that trolls can be found along the road, and there are plenty of signs to warn visitors ❤️🧌
#FolkloreThursday #folklore #troll #trolls #norway
#FolkloreThursday #folklore #troll #trolls #norway
November 6, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The Trollstigen in Norway is a serpentine mountain road with a steep incline and eleven hairpin turns. Legend has it that trolls can be found along the road, and there are plenty of signs to warn visitors ❤️🧌
#FolkloreThursday #folklore #troll #trolls #norway
#FolkloreThursday #folklore #troll #trolls #norway
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Every St. John's Night, the spirit of the river Neckar seeks a new sacrifice.
#folkyfriday
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Neckar_Sacrifice_in_the_St._John%27s_Night
#folkyfriday
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Neckar_Sacrifice_in_the_St._John%27s_Night
The Neckar Sacrifice in the St. John's Night
wiki.sunkencastles.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Every St. John's Night, the spirit of the river Neckar seeks a new sacrifice.
#folkyfriday
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Neckar_Sacrifice_in_the_St._John%27s_Night
#folkyfriday
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Neckar_Sacrifice_in_the_St._John%27s_Night
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And here is another blood-drinking #yokai. This one resembles a flying squirrel and it swoops down from trees to latch onto your face. They can also shoot swarms of bats out of their mouths because, well, why not?
#FolkyFriday #JapaneseFolklore
#FolkyFriday #JapaneseFolklore
In #JapaneseFolklore there is a #yokai called nodeppo that resembles a flying squirrel. They swoop down from trees at night and latch onto people's faces in order to drink their blood. Nodeppo can also shoot swarms of bats out of their mouths, which will then fly towards...
#LegendaryWednesday
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#LegendaryWednesday
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November 7, 2025 at 12:29 PM
And here is another blood-drinking #yokai. This one resembles a flying squirrel and it swoops down from trees to latch onto your face. They can also shoot swarms of bats out of their mouths because, well, why not?
#FolkyFriday #JapaneseFolklore
#FolkyFriday #JapaneseFolklore
"Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize!"
Concept art of Disneyland's Haunted Mansion attraction by Marc Davis for #PhantomsFriday.
Concept art of Disneyland's Haunted Mansion attraction by Marc Davis for #PhantomsFriday.
November 7, 2025 at 12:26 PM
"Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize!"
Concept art of Disneyland's Haunted Mansion attraction by Marc Davis for #PhantomsFriday.
Concept art of Disneyland's Haunted Mansion attraction by Marc Davis for #PhantomsFriday.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay recently announced that Rose, their geriatric lioness, has been retired from public view ahead of construction to expand the park's lion habitat. I'm glad I got to see her one last time when I visited last month, and here's wishing Rose a pleasant retirement.
November 6, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay recently announced that Rose, their geriatric lioness, has been retired from public view ahead of construction to expand the park's lion habitat. I'm glad I got to see her one last time when I visited last month, and here's wishing Rose a pleasant retirement.
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Strange, fiery apparitions can be seen in certain parts of the German countryside at night.
#wyrdwednesday #germany #folktale #folklore
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Fiery_Men_of_Uckerath
#wyrdwednesday #germany #folktale #folklore
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Fiery_Men_of_Uckerath
The Fiery Men of Uckerath
wiki.sunkencastles.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Strange, fiery apparitions can be seen in certain parts of the German countryside at night.
#wyrdwednesday #germany #folktale #folklore
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Fiery_Men_of_Uckerath
#wyrdwednesday #germany #folktale #folklore
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Fiery_Men_of_Uckerath
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1/2 According to Flemish folktales, Die Gnydige was a witch who could shapeshift into a cat. The villagers grew tired of her gatherings to which hundreds of cats came, and burned down her den. The felines walked unharmed through the flames and chased the men away.
#WyrdWednesday
#WyrdWednesday
November 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM
1/2 According to Flemish folktales, Die Gnydige was a witch who could shapeshift into a cat. The villagers grew tired of her gatherings to which hundreds of cats came, and burned down her den. The felines walked unharmed through the flames and chased the men away.
#WyrdWednesday
#WyrdWednesday
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In Chinese lore, pandas used to be all white. Then a brave shepherdess was killed rescuing a cub from a leopard attack. All pandas covered their arms with black ash in mourning, and still carry the stains of the ashes on their fur in memory of her sacrifice. #LegendaryWednesday
November 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM
In Chinese lore, pandas used to be all white. Then a brave shepherdess was killed rescuing a cub from a leopard attack. All pandas covered their arms with black ash in mourning, and still carry the stains of the ashes on their fur in memory of her sacrifice. #LegendaryWednesday
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A wee tale of mischievous piskies
#folklore #kernow #wyrdwednesday
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#folklore #kernow #wyrdwednesday
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Threshold by Amy Tryphena
Ghosts of the old world make their presence still known upon the moors. Known by their ancient stone walls and standing stones that still litter the landscape. The walkers, incongruous in their pri…
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November 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
A wee tale of mischievous piskies
#folklore #kernow #wyrdwednesday
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#folklore #kernow #wyrdwednesday
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The akugyo (悪魚) has the head and arms of a woman and breathes fire, a malevolent Japanese mermaid who ensnares the ships of sailors in rocks and then breaks the ship, devouring them. Japanese lords have tried to take her down, and failed. #WyrdWednesday
🖼: Sabnock_
🖼: Sabnock_
November 5, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The akugyo (悪魚) has the head and arms of a woman and breathes fire, a malevolent Japanese mermaid who ensnares the ships of sailors in rocks and then breaks the ship, devouring them. Japanese lords have tried to take her down, and failed. #WyrdWednesday
🖼: Sabnock_
🖼: Sabnock_
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In Cumbrian dialects, 'bullister' is blackthorn
Now, beware of 'faerie justice', never cut down a blackthorn tree, or faeries will burn down your house!
more: 'Folklore of the Lake District'
bardofcumberland.com/folklore/
#WyrdWednesday #booksky
art: Cicely Mary Barker
Now, beware of 'faerie justice', never cut down a blackthorn tree, or faeries will burn down your house!
more: 'Folklore of the Lake District'
bardofcumberland.com/folklore/
#WyrdWednesday #booksky
art: Cicely Mary Barker
November 5, 2025 at 7:40 AM
In Cumbrian dialects, 'bullister' is blackthorn
Now, beware of 'faerie justice', never cut down a blackthorn tree, or faeries will burn down your house!
more: 'Folklore of the Lake District'
bardofcumberland.com/folklore/
#WyrdWednesday #booksky
art: Cicely Mary Barker
Now, beware of 'faerie justice', never cut down a blackthorn tree, or faeries will burn down your house!
more: 'Folklore of the Lake District'
bardofcumberland.com/folklore/
#WyrdWednesday #booksky
art: Cicely Mary Barker
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One night a Mr Harry was making his way down the valley of the Ebwy Fawr, South #Wales, when a spectral fire leapt up in his path. He tried to dodge past it but a huge Hell Hound appeared on the other side, growling at him. He had no choice but to turn around and trudge back up again.
#WyrdWednesday
#WyrdWednesday
November 5, 2025 at 11:54 AM
One night a Mr Harry was making his way down the valley of the Ebwy Fawr, South #Wales, when a spectral fire leapt up in his path. He tried to dodge past it but a huge Hell Hound appeared on the other side, growling at him. He had no choice but to turn around and trudge back up again.
#WyrdWednesday
#WyrdWednesday
In a story from Herman Hofberg's 'Swedish Fairy Tales,' a ship's crew was skeptical of the package that a giant named Puke had given them to deliver to the church in Lofta and instead threw it overboard onto a nearby island, which immediately burst into flames. #WyrdWednesday
November 5, 2025 at 12:15 PM
In a story from Herman Hofberg's 'Swedish Fairy Tales,' a ship's crew was skeptical of the package that a giant named Puke had given them to deliver to the church in Lofta and instead threw it overboard onto a nearby island, which immediately burst into flames. #WyrdWednesday
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It was a kind of warning, they said later: the Phantom Waka of Lake Tarawera was sighted in the fog, and eleven days later Mt. Tarawera erupted, devastating parts of New Zealand. If the ghost canoe appears again, they say disaster is at hand. #MythologyMonday
🖼: K. Watkins
🖼: K. Watkins
November 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
It was a kind of warning, they said later: the Phantom Waka of Lake Tarawera was sighted in the fog, and eleven days later Mt. Tarawera erupted, devastating parts of New Zealand. If the ghost canoe appears again, they say disaster is at hand. #MythologyMonday
🖼: K. Watkins
🖼: K. Watkins
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In #JapaneseFolklore there is a giant crab #yokai known as kanibozu. These creatures take on the form of priests and move into empty temples. If a new priest arrives to lead the temple the kanibozu demands they answer a riddle & if they can't solve it, they get eaten.
#MythologyMonday
🎨Matthew Meyer
#MythologyMonday
🎨Matthew Meyer
September 1, 2025 at 12:52 PM
In #JapaneseFolklore there is a giant crab #yokai known as kanibozu. These creatures take on the form of priests and move into empty temples. If a new priest arrives to lead the temple the kanibozu demands they answer a riddle & if they can't solve it, they get eaten.
#MythologyMonday
🎨Matthew Meyer
#MythologyMonday
🎨Matthew Meyer
Miguel from Pixar's 'Coco' leads the way during the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. #DiaDeLosMuertos
November 2, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Miguel from Pixar's 'Coco' leads the way during the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. #DiaDeLosMuertos
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A man runs away from a one-eyed Troll in a 1910 painting by Theodor Kittelsen.
#troll #folklore #legend #mythology #faerie #Scandinavia #ScandiArt #fantasyart #artsky
#troll #folklore #legend #mythology #faerie #Scandinavia #ScandiArt #fantasyart #artsky
November 2, 2025 at 3:56 PM
A man runs away from a one-eyed Troll in a 1910 painting by Theodor Kittelsen.
#troll #folklore #legend #mythology #faerie #Scandinavia #ScandiArt #fantasyart #artsky
#troll #folklore #legend #mythology #faerie #Scandinavia #ScandiArt #fantasyart #artsky
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Sunday plans:
🖼️ Lennart Helje
🖼️ Lennart Helje
November 2, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Sunday plans:
🖼️ Lennart Helje
🖼️ Lennart Helje