EssAeEm
@essaeem.bsky.social
Connoisseur of the weird and wondrous, especially folklore, cartoons, theme parks, and puppets. I also run @gifs-of-puppets.bsky.social.
The Future has arrived... or at least 2026 has arrived. Happy New Year!
January 1, 2026 at 7:15 PM
The Future has arrived... or at least 2026 has arrived. Happy New Year!
While visiting Belle at EPCOT earlier this Holiday Season, she wanted to show off the giant golden bow on the back of her Christmas dress, so here it is! #EpcotHolidays
December 28, 2025 at 9:19 PM
While visiting Belle at EPCOT earlier this Holiday Season, she wanted to show off the giant golden bow on the back of her Christmas dress, so here it is! #EpcotHolidays
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Moosweibchen, the moss people, are gentle folk from the forests in the heart of Europe.
But the Wild Hunt is out to get them. And the Wild Hunt rides tonight.
Read what happens to a group of Moosweibchen in our 26th #yulefolklore tale below.
🎨 Brian Froud
But the Wild Hunt is out to get them. And the Wild Hunt rides tonight.
Read what happens to a group of Moosweibchen in our 26th #yulefolklore tale below.
🎨 Brian Froud
December 25, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Moosweibchen, the moss people, are gentle folk from the forests in the heart of Europe.
But the Wild Hunt is out to get them. And the Wild Hunt rides tonight.
Read what happens to a group of Moosweibchen in our 26th #yulefolklore tale below.
🎨 Brian Froud
But the Wild Hunt is out to get them. And the Wild Hunt rides tonight.
Read what happens to a group of Moosweibchen in our 26th #yulefolklore tale below.
🎨 Brian Froud
Have a Merry One More Sleep 'til Christmas! What better day to admire Gonzo's Charles Dickens costume from The Muppet Christmas Carol, which is currently on display at Disney's Hollywood Studios as part of a special seasonal exhibit inside Walt Disney Presents? #ChristmasEve
December 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Have a Merry One More Sleep 'til Christmas! What better day to admire Gonzo's Charles Dickens costume from The Muppet Christmas Carol, which is currently on display at Disney's Hollywood Studios as part of a special seasonal exhibit inside Walt Disney Presents? #ChristmasEve
"Show me how your 2025 went."
December 15, 2025 at 3:38 PM
"Show me how your 2025 went."
10 Days until Christmas! Can you tell that Daisy Duck decorated this corner of DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney's Animal Kingdom for the Holidays? #ChristmasCountdown2025
December 15, 2025 at 1:57 PM
10 Days until Christmas! Can you tell that Daisy Duck decorated this corner of DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney's Animal Kingdom for the Holidays? #ChristmasCountdown2025
11 Days until Christmas! Not sure if this is a baby or an elf, but this retro Christmas decoration at Disney's Hollywood Studios is equal parts charming and weird. #ChristmasCountdown2025
December 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
11 Days until Christmas! Not sure if this is a baby or an elf, but this retro Christmas decoration at Disney's Hollywood Studios is equal parts charming and weird. #ChristmasCountdown2025
12 Days until Christmas! Santa Goofy looks ready for the big day at EPCOT's The Odyssey pavilion. #ChristmasCountdown2025
December 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM
12 Days until Christmas! Santa Goofy looks ready for the big day at EPCOT's The Odyssey pavilion. #ChristmasCountdown2025
"Owl be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams..." Love all the wildlife-inspired winter decorations around Discovery Island at Disney's Animal Kingdom for the Holidays!
December 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
"Owl be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams..." Love all the wildlife-inspired winter decorations around Discovery Island at Disney's Animal Kingdom for the Holidays!
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It was believed that Ty’n-y-seler, a Standing Stone (Menhir) near Margam, Port Talbot, S Wales " goes each Christmas morning before cockcrow to drink in the sea ...." as reported in Thomas Grey's book, "The Buried City of Kenfig’" (1909) 1/2 #FolkloreThursday
December 11, 2025 at 10:46 AM
It was believed that Ty’n-y-seler, a Standing Stone (Menhir) near Margam, Port Talbot, S Wales " goes each Christmas morning before cockcrow to drink in the sea ...." as reported in Thomas Grey's book, "The Buried City of Kenfig’" (1909) 1/2 #FolkloreThursday
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In Japanese folklore, Hatsuyume, the first dream one has in the new year, is said to be especially significant, and it is believed to be good luck to dream of Mount Fuji, a hawk...and an eggplant🤷♀️ #FolkloreThursday art by Isoda Koryusai
December 11, 2025 at 12:46 PM
In Japanese folklore, Hatsuyume, the first dream one has in the new year, is said to be especially significant, and it is believed to be good luck to dream of Mount Fuji, a hawk...and an eggplant🤷♀️ #FolkloreThursday art by Isoda Koryusai
Fjøsnissen are small house spirits from Norwegian folklore who live in barns and do work around the farm. It's traditional for farmers to leave their fjøsnissen a bowl of rice porridge on Christmas Eve, and not doing so may result in him carrying out mischievous or malicious acts. #FolkloreThursday
December 11, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Fjøsnissen are small house spirits from Norwegian folklore who live in barns and do work around the farm. It's traditional for farmers to leave their fjøsnissen a bowl of rice porridge on Christmas Eve, and not doing so may result in him carrying out mischievous or malicious acts. #FolkloreThursday
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Trow live in mounds called Trowie Knowes, venturing out at dusk to play music. The best fiddle music on Orkney and Shetland has been gifted by the Trows
more: "Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin; an encyclopedia of world folklore"
#bookologythursday #folklore
more: "Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin; an encyclopedia of world folklore"
#bookologythursday #folklore
December 11, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Trow live in mounds called Trowie Knowes, venturing out at dusk to play music. The best fiddle music on Orkney and Shetland has been gifted by the Trows
more: "Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin; an encyclopedia of world folklore"
#bookologythursday #folklore
more: "Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin; an encyclopedia of world folklore"
#bookologythursday #folklore
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A troop of #fairies in Cumberland were enjoying a party when members of the Musgrave family of Eden Hall stumbled upon them. They ran off, leaving behind a glass beaker. Later the family were allowed to keep it but were warned that if it should break, bad luck would follow...
#BookologyThursday 1/2
#BookologyThursday 1/2
December 11, 2025 at 11:54 AM
A troop of #fairies in Cumberland were enjoying a party when members of the Musgrave family of Eden Hall stumbled upon them. They ran off, leaving behind a glass beaker. Later the family were allowed to keep it but were warned that if it should break, bad luck would follow...
#BookologyThursday 1/2
#BookologyThursday 1/2
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Dwarves used to live in the Petersberg Hill near the Imperial Residence in Goslar.
But most of them died when they thought that kidnapping a giant's daughter would be jolly good fun.
#wyrdwednesday
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Dwarves_in_the_Petersberg_Hill
But most of them died when they thought that kidnapping a giant's daughter would be jolly good fun.
#wyrdwednesday
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Dwarves_in_the_Petersberg_Hill
The Dwarves in the Petersberg Hill
wiki.sunkencastles.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Dwarves used to live in the Petersberg Hill near the Imperial Residence in Goslar.
But most of them died when they thought that kidnapping a giant's daughter would be jolly good fun.
#wyrdwednesday
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Dwarves_in_the_Petersberg_Hill
But most of them died when they thought that kidnapping a giant's daughter would be jolly good fun.
#wyrdwednesday
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Dwarves_in_the_Petersberg_Hill
Heinzelmännchen are tiny subterranean beings that lived beneath the German city of Cologne. In times of old, they would come to the surface at night while people slept to finish various chores and tasks that had been left undone. #WyrdWednesday
December 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Heinzelmännchen are tiny subterranean beings that lived beneath the German city of Cologne. In times of old, they would come to the surface at night while people slept to finish various chores and tasks that had been left undone. #WyrdWednesday
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An old Southern custom states when you see someone on Christmas Day, the first person to say "Christmas Gift" is entitled to one. The Devil found God and said this first, and God rewarded him with the east coast of Florida: this is why hurricanes devastate it. #LegendaryWednesday
December 10, 2025 at 1:09 PM
An old Southern custom states when you see someone on Christmas Day, the first person to say "Christmas Gift" is entitled to one. The Devil found God and said this first, and God rewarded him with the east coast of Florida: this is why hurricanes devastate it. #LegendaryWednesday
The Serengeti Plain at Busch Gardens in home to wide variety of African wildlife, including this eland grazing in the grass.
December 7, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The Serengeti Plain at Busch Gardens in home to wide variety of African wildlife, including this eland grazing in the grass.
As Walt Disney's brother Roy said at Magic Kingdom's dedication in 1971, “Walt Disney World is tribute to the philosophy & life of Walter Elias Disney & to the talents, the dedication, & the loyalty of the entire Disney organization that made Walt Disney’s dream come true." Happy Birthday, Walt!
December 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
As Walt Disney's brother Roy said at Magic Kingdom's dedication in 1971, “Walt Disney World is tribute to the philosophy & life of Walter Elias Disney & to the talents, the dedication, & the loyalty of the entire Disney organization that made Walt Disney’s dream come true." Happy Birthday, Walt!
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“No,” said Lizzie, “No, no, no;
Their offers should not charm us,
Their evil gifts would harm us.”
Christina Rossetti was born #otd 1830 and her “Goblin Market” tells the cautionary tale of forbidden fruit coming as gifts. At first.
Wrapped up here for #FolkyFriday
🎨 Arthur Rackham
Their offers should not charm us,
Their evil gifts would harm us.”
Christina Rossetti was born #otd 1830 and her “Goblin Market” tells the cautionary tale of forbidden fruit coming as gifts. At first.
Wrapped up here for #FolkyFriday
🎨 Arthur Rackham
December 5, 2025 at 10:55 AM
“No,” said Lizzie, “No, no, no;
Their offers should not charm us,
Their evil gifts would harm us.”
Christina Rossetti was born #otd 1830 and her “Goblin Market” tells the cautionary tale of forbidden fruit coming as gifts. At first.
Wrapped up here for #FolkyFriday
🎨 Arthur Rackham
Their offers should not charm us,
Their evil gifts would harm us.”
Christina Rossetti was born #otd 1830 and her “Goblin Market” tells the cautionary tale of forbidden fruit coming as gifts. At first.
Wrapped up here for #FolkyFriday
🎨 Arthur Rackham
Today is the final day of the 2025 Sarasota Medieval Fair, so here's another photo from when I visited earlier this month. Since this year's theme was The Battle of Halidon Hill and I visited during Highlands Weekend, it seems fitting to spotlight the Scottish team from the Human Combat Chess match.
November 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Today is the final day of the 2025 Sarasota Medieval Fair, so here's another photo from when I visited earlier this month. Since this year's theme was The Battle of Halidon Hill and I visited during Highlands Weekend, it seems fitting to spotlight the Scottish team from the Human Combat Chess match.
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I just published a new article about turtles in Japanese folklore and culture including folktales, yokai, ghosts, and art. I really hope you enjoy it! 🐢
open.substack.com/pub/curiouso...
#JapaneseFolklore #JapaneseArt
open.substack.com/pub/curiouso...
#JapaneseFolklore #JapaneseArt
Turtles in Japanese Folklore and Culture
Folktales, yokai, symbolism and art
open.substack.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:38 AM
I just published a new article about turtles in Japanese folklore and culture including folktales, yokai, ghosts, and art. I really hope you enjoy it! 🐢
open.substack.com/pub/curiouso...
#JapaneseFolklore #JapaneseArt
open.substack.com/pub/curiouso...
#JapaneseFolklore #JapaneseArt
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Selkie Saturday (Boy Band Edition 🤣)
📸 by Karl Ramsdell
kellyjarviswriter.com
#selkiesaturday #selkies #SelkieMoon #seals #sealife #oceanphotography #fairytale #folklore
📸 by Karl Ramsdell
kellyjarviswriter.com
#selkiesaturday #selkies #SelkieMoon #seals #sealife #oceanphotography #fairytale #folklore
November 29, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Selkie Saturday (Boy Band Edition 🤣)
📸 by Karl Ramsdell
kellyjarviswriter.com
#selkiesaturday #selkies #SelkieMoon #seals #sealife #oceanphotography #fairytale #folklore
📸 by Karl Ramsdell
kellyjarviswriter.com
#selkiesaturday #selkies #SelkieMoon #seals #sealife #oceanphotography #fairytale #folklore
If you see this, I IMPLORE you to post a picture from whatever device you're using without explanation.
November 29, 2025 at 2:31 AM
If you see this, I IMPLORE you to post a picture from whatever device you're using without explanation.