Legends & Folklore

Tattoos and body art have a deep history in the South Pacific. Tattoo art from Hawaii is rich and varied in its presentation.

Ladies, are you tired of constantly being ogled and whistled at by Neanderthals? Then this article is especially for you. Here are some suggestions for ways to restructure the thinking of the men...

As the world mourns the loss of the greatest entertainer of all time; let's all take the time out to give MJ the respect he deserves for undeniably revolutionizing music forever. When he came on...

Using Magic to obtain Financial Security involves an action known as "Ritual Magic" Ritual Magic is used to obtain many different results. Financial Security is only one of those...

The name, Book of Shadows, is an invention of Gerald Gardner. It was coined by him in the 1950's and the name has stuck. Traditionally it was never called a Book of Shadows or any of the other...

Montauk Monster pictures. Everyone is looking for them now that the creature has made its second showing to our planets surface. Approximately a year ago the creature was found in an estate park...

Our friends, family, co-workers, and more frequently forward emails to us with tips, stories, warnings, and more. And we forward them too. Unfortunately a vast majority of these simply are not...

Who hasn't wanted to be a ninja? Every child I have ever been has wanted to be one of those dark, death dealing, super fabulous agents of destruction. But most of them get the ideas from tv, which...

Spend a few minutes in the fantasy world and write your own tale of fairies, dragons, elves, and mermaids. Impress your kids with their very own bedtime fairy tale.

Yard gnomes lead a lonely life if left in the flowerbed or confined to guard duty on the front stoop. This April 1st, treat your yard gnome to a day out (or a night on the town) as a thank-you for...

Have you ever wanted to see or find a real mermaid? well in this article you will learn the most realistic way to encounter face to face with a real mermaid and know if they do exist.

We recently went to a party, and while blatantly eavesdropping on people's conversations, we overheard the following statements: 1. "My last boyfriend had to take his mom out to dinner once a...

Fairies are all around us. They are in a sunset and a flower, a shining star or a murky puddle. Fairies are God's tiniest angels and all it takes to see them are a little faith. Oh, a fairy garden...

With 2 Friday the 13th's this year, everyone has their own superstitions. Whether it be the black cat, broken mirror or walking underneath a ladder, they all culminate on the dreaded Friday the...

A colonial blacksmith was a respected tradesman in his community, for he was responsible for creating and maintaining the tools utilized by almost all the other tradesmen. He practiced his craft...

Here is how to know the difference between a Hoedown and a Hootenanny.

There are many superstitions surrounding New Year's Day, and ancient lore that determines whether your New Year will be prosperous or unlucky, depending on a number of factors. Many cultures...

You got an email promising that you'll get a $50 gift certificate if you forward the message on to 10 other people. You got another email telling you about the gangs who target people who flash...

Every body needs good luck and good fortune. Having good luck is as much about having a positive attitude as being "lucky". But why take chances? Here's a few tips on how to invite good...

The ancient Egyptians were a very stylish people. Both rich and poor wore jewelry. They also wore flowing linen clothing, which was usually white because the Egyptians did not use dye for a long...

Let's face it, sometimes bad things happen to good people and it benefits you to find places to hide in your own home before you need a hiding place.The odds are--you will never need to hide...

Vampires are supernatural undead beings from folklore. They are said to rise from the grave and specific measures must be taken to destroy or permanently kill different types of vampires. Regarded...

My daughter was about 11 yrs old when I realized she was different. I never asked her about it, I just knew. It was an unspoken topic between us, but I think she always knew that I knew,...

Famous outlaw Jesse James was originally from Missouri, a fact that few people today seem to know. Because of the limitation in transportation options at the time, most of James' life was spent...

Though man has been on the moon and telescopes have become so sophisticated that they seem to shrink the infinity of space, passion and curiosity for the universe remains piqued. And yet, to...

Here are all the secret hidden messages in money you never knew about. It will shock you!!!

The Bermuda Triangle is an area of the south Atlantic off the coast of the United States. It has a long history of being responsible for the disappearance of ships and airplanes through...

President Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth, had a short but adventurous life. After the assassination, speculation became rampant on the true events that surrounded the search for Booth and...

The samurai were an ancient warrior class in Japan. They were segmented into clans and worked for feudal lords and the imperialist exploits of the Emperor. The samurai were highly motivated...

The Caddo Indians, now united as the Caddo Nation, were a group of tribes associated with portions of Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Their corresponding belief in a strong work ethic...

For many years, it was believed that the long dead Karankawa Indians were some of the fiercest cannibals among the Native American tribes. But now, because of more recently found artifacts and...

Witches were persecuted throughout Europe for more than four centuries during the times of the Black Death and beyond. This was an important time in history when life and society were tumultuous...

It has come to that time of year again where many of us struggle with decisions on how to handle Halloween. There are many who stand by their convictions and choose not to indulge at all. And...

Palmistry is a form of fortune telling by examining the lines on a palm. At one time the practice was considered a science. But today many consider it a false science. Different meanings are...

Movies and Gothic novels have done a great disservice when it comes to appreciating the misunderstood "vampire."

This guide will help you on your way to being a booty seeking, scurvy infested scallywag.

Aphrodisiacs are generally based more on urban legend than scientific fact, but steeped in sexual mystery, lovers and hopefuls still experiment with recipes, foods and products in an effort to...

Good-luck charms mean something different to everybody. It all depends on what you find to be lucky. Some people carry around a lucky coin, some have angel figurines everywhere and others stay...

Before children are born, parents wonder what they will look like, how tall they will be, what their personalities will be like and what they will be when they grow up. As soon as the baby is...

With the fantasy genre exploding with fantastic writers like J.K. Rowling, Anne McCaffrey, Tamora Pierce, Robin McKinley and Stephanie Meyers, people everywhere wonder how they do it. Teenagers...

Every bigfoot enthusiast wants the grand prize of cryptozoology- real bigfoot photos that will convince the world that bigfoot has always existed alongside mankind. There is no one way to get...

I believe that dreams hold the key to many answers in your life. Sometimes a dream about a hamburger, is just a dream about a hamburger. But this tutorial will help you realize your true...

SteamPunk is an amazing style, so unique and beautiful but there is rarely any guide on it. In fact, the Internet has practically nothing on the subject, only a few hidden gems. SteamPunk looks...

Are some people pestering you constantly? If you can't get these annoying people to stop bothering you, or you just want to meld into the crowd a little more, try this invisibility spell to seem a...

Don't you just hate that left over candle wax in the bottom of the votive/candle holder? No need to buy a new one. Here is a quick and easy way to remove it and save the candle holder.

Do you wish you could improve your appearance, but are having trouble getting commercial products to work for you? To help enhance your beauty, try this simple beauty spell.

Spring season has been celebrated for ages with rituals and festivities all around the world. Spring is a time for fertility and abundance, so it’s no secret that the spring season is the perfect...

Zodiac is an invented band in the universe that is centered on the ecliptic. The ecliptic is the perceptible pathway of the sun across the heavens. It includes the obvious course of every one of...

The planet Saturn takes approximately 29.5 years to orbit the sun, and in the astrological tradition, your Saturn Return is the time when the planet comes back to the place in the sky where it was...

First time tourists to Boston usually flock to Faneuil Hall, the Freedom Trail, Old Ironsides or the "Cheers" bar. However, a certain type is more interested in the underside of Boston...