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Superstition Sam
@superstitionsam.bsky.social
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Superstition Sam discusses heritage, folklore and superstitions, exploring their connections to human creativity, psychology and cross-cultural friendship 🐾 🐈‍⬛🍀

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🍀 New Blog Article 🍀

Folklore Favourites Literary Lore Edition: Hallowed Ground, The Folklore of Churches and Churchyards

In which the cat reviews @folklorepod.bsky.social 's new book published by @crossedcrowbooks.bsky.social

Read here ➡️ superstitionsam.com/2025/07/15/f...

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July 15, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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🍀 New Blog Article 🍀

Folklore Favourites Literary Lore Edition: Cornish Folk Tales of Place (Mid and West Cornwall)

In which the cat reviews @annachorlton.bsky.social 's new book of traditional Cornish stories.

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July 1, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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🍀 New Blog Article 🍀

Folklore Favourites: Wyrd Zine

In which the cat speaks to Claire and Will from Wyrd Zine to discuss how folklore has influenced their practice, and the intended legacy of their magickal publication.

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May 20, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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🍀 New Blog Article 🍀

Folklore Favourites: National Folklore Survey for England

In which the cat speaks to Dr Sophie Parkes-Nield to discuss the highly anticipated @nfsengland.bsky.social

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April 29, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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🍀 New Blog Article 🍀

Folklore Ethics and Authenticity: The Curious Case of Joan Wytte, the Fighting Fairy Woman of Bodmin

In which the cat discusses authenticity in folklore, through the tale of beloved Cornish witch Joan Wytte.

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March 26, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Did you know Superstition Sam has written a booklet about Cornish folklore?

'Fantastic Encyclopaedia Cornwall' is a bilingual booklet in Portuguese and English, showcasing the folk creatures of Cornwall and illustrated by Tânia A. Cardoso!

Splann! 🐳
An illustration of Morgawr, the sea creature that lives in Falmouth harbour. A map of folklore-related sites in Cornwall. A page from the booklet depicting a Cornish piskie. The booklet's cover and first page.
February 28, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Did you know Superstition Sam has also written a comic book about the Men-an-Tol?

Illustrated by Tânia A. Cardoso, 'Men-an-Tol: The Hole in the Stone' is a bilingual comic book written in English and Cornish, and winner of a Gorsedh Kernow Creativity Award!

Bryntin! 🏅
A photo of the comic book next to the Cornish National Collection zine. A page of the comic book, showing the characters next to the Men-an-Tol. A photo of the Men-an-Tol.
February 28, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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🍀 New Blog Article 🍀

Folklore in Museums: Lessons in Community and Collaboration from the Gwithti An Pystri

In which the cat provides an update on their last visit to this museum, highlighting collaborative and community values.

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February 25, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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🍀 New Blog Article 🍀

There and Not Back Again: The Ethos of Superstition Sam

In which the human behind the cat sets down new research goals and dreams for the future!

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February 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Why are so many superstitions linked to a desire to be safe from harm?

Is it because they can offer comfort in a chaotic world, as most of us simply seek happiness and peace, free from unexpected forces?

Let's explore the complexities of superstition and folklore. Stay tuned!

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A painting of two people dancing to celebrate May Day in Padstow, Cornwall. One is wearing a simple outfit of shirt and trousers, and the other has a large costume with a terrifying face, and a short cloth that drapes around them in a perfect circle.
January 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM