Jess Wheeler
@jesswheeler17.bsky.social
she/her|English and Mythology teacher|Folklore MA Student|Queen Medb of Connacht Enthusiast|Dog Lover|Iced Coffee Addict|find me reading in my hammock.
It is too hot outside to exist right now. Oof.
June 13, 2025 at 8:11 PM
It is too hot outside to exist right now. Oof.
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April 1, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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We’re going to annex Canada and invade Greenland but we can’t request return of an innocent man from El Salvador.
April 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We’re going to annex Canada and invade Greenland but we can’t request return of an innocent man from El Salvador.
Yes. Yes, we do need this.
An Taibhse filmmakers want to make an Irish mythology movie
The makers of An Taibhse have said that their dream project would be to make a movie or trilogy based on Irish mythology.
www.joe.ie
March 31, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Yes. Yes, we do need this.
Friendly reminder to not think like a rapist this summer ☀️
March 30, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Friendly reminder to not think like a rapist this summer ☀️
Happy Tolkien Reading Day!
I have a number of fun activities planned for my classes today, including reading a bit of The Hobbit graphic novel. How are you celebrating?
#tolkienreadingday #tolkienfan #lotr #lordoftherings #thehobbit #bookish #bookdragon #readmorebooks
I have a number of fun activities planned for my classes today, including reading a bit of The Hobbit graphic novel. How are you celebrating?
#tolkienreadingday #tolkienfan #lotr #lordoftherings #thehobbit #bookish #bookdragon #readmorebooks
March 25, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Happy Tolkien Reading Day!
I have a number of fun activities planned for my classes today, including reading a bit of The Hobbit graphic novel. How are you celebrating?
#tolkienreadingday #tolkienfan #lotr #lordoftherings #thehobbit #bookish #bookdragon #readmorebooks
I have a number of fun activities planned for my classes today, including reading a bit of The Hobbit graphic novel. How are you celebrating?
#tolkienreadingday #tolkienfan #lotr #lordoftherings #thehobbit #bookish #bookdragon #readmorebooks
Yay. My chances at finishing this degree and becoming a folklorist have just significantly decreased.
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Trump signs order to begin dismantling Education Department: Live updates | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump signed an executive order today to begin dismantling the Department of Education. Follow here for the latest live news updates as the president continues to forge ahead with his...
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March 20, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Yay. My chances at finishing this degree and becoming a folklorist have just significantly decreased.
www.cnn.com/politics/liv...
www.cnn.com/politics/liv...
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It's come to my attention that some people believe you can't buy a new book until you've read the books you already have. Let me assure you, as both a lawyer and a writer, that this idea is legally and morally WRONG and BAD. Buy more books.
March 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
It's come to my attention that some people believe you can't buy a new book until you've read the books you already have. Let me assure you, as both a lawyer and a writer, that this idea is legally and morally WRONG and BAD. Buy more books.
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This is a great guide to some adaptogens found in folk medicine: www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2025... #folkmedicine #traditionalmedicine #folklore #folkloring #chinesemedicine #adaptogens
The wonderful world of adaptogens for beverages
What are some of the adaptogens beverage brands are turning to and why? Ashwagandha, Lion's Mane, Reishi, Turmeric, Ginseng and more feature
www.beveragedaily.com
March 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM
This is a great guide to some adaptogens found in folk medicine: www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2025... #folkmedicine #traditionalmedicine #folklore #folkloring #chinesemedicine #adaptogens
Even ancient Irish women said “fuck the patriarchy”
Equal rights for women in ancient Ireland
The Brehon Laws of ancient Ireland were miles ahead of their time, especially when it came to equal rights for women. Queen Medb of Connacht is arguably the most famous female character in Irish mytho...
www.irishcentral.com
March 18, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Even ancient Irish women said “fuck the patriarchy”
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Some hawthorn lore for you: www.moosejawtoday.com/opinion/grow... #hawthorn #fairies #fae #folklore #lore #folkloresunday
Grow Your Own Future: Hawthorns – home for fairies
In Ireland, hawthorns have a mystical dimension.
www.moosejawtoday.com
March 16, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Some hawthorn lore for you: www.moosejawtoday.com/opinion/grow... #hawthorn #fairies #fae #folklore #lore #folkloresunday
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In Komi lore, Baba Yoma is a forest witch. Described as a hag with hairy eyes and iron teeth, she’s known for her temper and connections to the other world.
A skilled weaver, she rules over waters, fields and animals, and dwells in a hut with moss legs.
#folklorethursday #dailyspooklore #folklore
A skilled weaver, she rules over waters, fields and animals, and dwells in a hut with moss legs.
#folklorethursday #dailyspooklore #folklore
March 13, 2025 at 9:46 AM
In Komi lore, Baba Yoma is a forest witch. Described as a hag with hairy eyes and iron teeth, she’s known for her temper and connections to the other world.
A skilled weaver, she rules over waters, fields and animals, and dwells in a hut with moss legs.
#folklorethursday #dailyspooklore #folklore
A skilled weaver, she rules over waters, fields and animals, and dwells in a hut with moss legs.
#folklorethursday #dailyspooklore #folklore
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I must listen to Taylor Swift's music one day.
A feminist, incredible business acumen, and a talented storyteller in her songwriting too?
She's like a modern day Celtic woman warrior...Medb or Queen Maeve mayhap?
#WritersCommunity
#FictionWriter
#CaribbeanLit
A feminist, incredible business acumen, and a talented storyteller in her songwriting too?
She's like a modern day Celtic woman warrior...Medb or Queen Maeve mayhap?
#WritersCommunity
#FictionWriter
#CaribbeanLit
December 5, 2024 at 10:10 PM
I must listen to Taylor Swift's music one day.
A feminist, incredible business acumen, and a talented storyteller in her songwriting too?
She's like a modern day Celtic woman warrior...Medb or Queen Maeve mayhap?
#WritersCommunity
#FictionWriter
#CaribbeanLit
A feminist, incredible business acumen, and a talented storyteller in her songwriting too?
She's like a modern day Celtic woman warrior...Medb or Queen Maeve mayhap?
#WritersCommunity
#FictionWriter
#CaribbeanLit
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Any time it rains you should be able to leave work early to go to the bookstore
March 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Any time it rains you should be able to leave work early to go to the bookstore
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Other countries are fully targeting US academics with social media ads now, basically of the form "we still have inclusive liberal democracy and academic freedom here"
March 13, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Other countries are fully targeting US academics with social media ads now, basically of the form "we still have inclusive liberal democracy and academic freedom here"
Best day of the year! Reading a graphic novel version of The Hobbit to my classes & having them create their own Tolkien-inspired character!
25 March is #Tolkien Reading Day and this year's theme is Fellowship and Community. What will you be reading?
We shall be updating our website with details of events we are hosting for #TolkienReadingDay - look out for more details!
www.tolkiensociety.org/events/tolki...
We shall be updating our website with details of events we are hosting for #TolkienReadingDay - look out for more details!
www.tolkiensociety.org/events/tolki...
Tolkien Reading Day 2025
Tuesday 25th March is Tolkien Reading Day 2025 and the theme is Fellowship and Community. What will you be reading? What is Tolkien Reading Day? Tolkien Reading Day is held on the 25th of March each…
www.tolkiensociety.org
March 14, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Best day of the year! Reading a graphic novel version of The Hobbit to my classes & having them create their own Tolkien-inspired character!
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JRR Tolkien would be ashamed at the state of the world. He warned us of the horrors of war and the corruption that comes with the pursuit of power and wealth…it breaks my heart, but reading his works will always bring me hope.
March 4, 2025 at 3:22 AM
JRR Tolkien would be ashamed at the state of the world. He warned us of the horrors of war and the corruption that comes with the pursuit of power and wealth…it breaks my heart, but reading his works will always bring me hope.
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Reading Lord of the Rings is good and all, but what I really want is like a 400 Hour YouTube video series of JRR Tolkien just going over all of his lore step by step.
March 6, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Reading Lord of the Rings is good and all, but what I really want is like a 400 Hour YouTube video series of JRR Tolkien just going over all of his lore step by step.
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From my folklore history and theory class this week
March 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
From my folklore history and theory class this week
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This video concludes my three-part discussion on the folkloristics of superstition by encouraging storytellers to view writing superstition-based conflict in three ways. #folklore #folkloristics #superstition
Writing Superstitions Part III
YouTube video by Dr. Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran
youtu.be
February 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
This video concludes my three-part discussion on the folkloristics of superstition by encouraging storytellers to view writing superstition-based conflict in three ways. #folklore #folkloristics #superstition
Accidentally went on a 30-min lecture/rant about C.Columbus during my Norse mythology unit, prompting a student to comment “Wow, Mrs W, you really like Vikings” after.
I mean, yeah. I do 🤷🏻♀️🤣
I mean, yeah. I do 🤷🏻♀️🤣
March 11, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Accidentally went on a 30-min lecture/rant about C.Columbus during my Norse mythology unit, prompting a student to comment “Wow, Mrs W, you really like Vikings” after.
I mean, yeah. I do 🤷🏻♀️🤣
I mean, yeah. I do 🤷🏻♀️🤣