Legends & Folklore

The fabled Eating of Crow pertains to the distasteful prospect of eating a carnivorous Bird, poorly prepared, and served to the penitent upon discovery that he/she erred badly (at best) and now...

Urban exploration (urbex) has been around for as long as there have been abandoned places to explore. But the urban exploration movement has come into its own as a worldwide subculture and is a...

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According to legend, Joseph Peavey was standing on the banks of the Penobscot River in Upper Stillwater, Maine, observing the yearly log drive when he had a revelation. The tools the log drivers...

According to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary, an autobiography is "the biography of a person narrated by himself or herself." Whether it's written for personal use, for family and friends or...

In working Real Magic tools are useful. They are mainly used to focus our energy and awareness. In practice they themselves gather energy from the user. Though wands can be bought, and there are...

If you are someone who doesn't like to get out in the woods, and you are curious about natures wildlife but afraid to experience it, then come along with me. My husband and I sit out on the porch...

Psychic vampirism is a common occurrence that most people do not recognize or accept as a possibility. A psychic vampire is one that needs to feed off other people's energy in order to maintain...

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...

Healing with crystal is a New Age practice associated with balancing the chakras. Crystal healing is based on theories about energy, which emits from different colors of crystals. Anyone can...

Indigenous peoples all over the world honor the four directions. Similarities can be found amongst the Native Americans, Africans, Asians of the Orient and India and the Celts. All the ancient...

Hypnotism is the art of essentially controlling someone's mind. It has been done for centuries by many people. It has been used for many purposes, from comedy to curing sickness and mental...

Fire rituals have been around since ancient recorded history. Fire is a powerful symbol of transformation, and can be used, with the proper spiritual education, to supersede emotional blocks and...

Despite their comical grimaces, gargoyles menaced people of the Middle Ages by reminding them that if they didn't attend church and follow religious tenets, they could expect more than grotesque...

This is one of a series of my articles which might be termed "shape-shifting" or "urban shamanism." With the skills you'll learn in this article, you will have more control...

Family history research is popular in the United States, and many online resources are available to help discover your ancestry. Heraldry is linked to ownership of the land and to the traditions...

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...

Rest in peace with these strategies. Ghosts are difficult to talk to because they don't have the same goals as those who want to talk to them. Learn some strategies to communicate well with ghosts

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...

Voodoo dolls have been around for many centuries and are surrounded by a unique mystery that both frightens and fascinates many. You don't have to be a witchdoctor to have a voodoo doll of your...

Power resides in words. The words you speak help to mold the reality of the people surrounding you. In most cultures intentionally warping the reality of others through the use of information...

As the sun creeps away from the heart of the city and leaves it veiled in the cloak of night, a loan vigilante watches and waits. He waits to deliver justice to those who thrive in darkness and...

Homo erectus lived between 1.8 million and 300,000 years ago. He was the first member of the genus "homo" to migrate out of Africa. How can we identify this species?

Do you believe in vampires? Many people do, and there are a few steps to follow to identify if someone you know is a vampire, or has vampire genes passed through them from ancient times. I've...

Making cool quotes can be your legacy. You can forever go down in history as saying "Ouch! That hurt." In a world where there are hundreds of text messages & emails sent everyday...

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...

Dream interpretation can be confusing. Symbols that appear to be straightforward may carry deeper meaning to the dreamer. The old Freudian, "Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar" may or may nor be...

The internet is a great breading ground for scams, including internet fraud, so it’s important to know how to check out a hoax. Internet fraud can be anything from a pyramid scheme to a sneezing...

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

Fantasy stories are a particular literary genre that is enjoyed by people all over the world. Sometimes confused with science fiction, fantasy stories do share a few basic elements with other...

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

Face reading is an ancient practice that supposedly allows you to get a reliable estimate of people's personalities simply based on the structures of their faces. Acquiring the knowledge of the...

Most witches that we will come into contact with these days are Wiccans, people who practice Wicca. Wicca is a religion just like the more common religions that we may be aware of. Trying to tell...

The characters that populate dreams may or may not remind the dreamer of a certain person or life situation. Analyzing dream characters helps unlock mysteries that surround human dreaming...

A rune amulet is an amulet that works hard to protect the person who is wearing it. Wearing a rune amulet surrounds you with the protection of not one, but four Gods. Touching the amulet when you...

Crystals are magical stones that can be used for a variety of purposes, from protection to connection with the spiritual. You can also use crystals for love divination by following a number of...

All the Leaders / Sports person have something common in them.....and that is why they excel in their field

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...

Casting a dark magic spell is easy if you follow the steps below. The most important factors in casting a dark spell are your concentration and belief in the power of the spell.With just a few...

Nothing feels much worse than having a hangover. Between the spinning head, nausea, vomiting, and just feeling like garbage, anyone who has ever suffered this fate wants nothing short of quick...

Sometimes a simple screaming match or fist fight just doesn’t solve your personal grievance. When that happens, why not turn to witchcraft? It’s simple and effective. But be wary...

Pirates are those great romanticized villains of the seas whose legends are filled with high adventure and terrible freedoms. Want to become a new modern pirate without actually committing any...

A true hoax is an act to deceive or trick someone else. It convinces multiple people that something absurd is true. Depending on how involved and grand you wish your hoax to be, here are a few...

The Amazons, the mythological warrior women of ancient Greece, are popular archetypes in literature. The idea of women existing outside the confines of men, shedding their femininity for more...

The Palmyra Atoll is an uninhabited island about 50 miles north of the equator and approximately one thousand miles south of Honolulu. Is it possible for such a scenic and peaceful island to be a...

Whether you’re under contract by a local king or you’re a big-game hunter looking for a new challenge, learning how to hunt a dragon is crucial to your success (and your health). Dragons are big...

Abraham Lincoln was known for his rigorous honesty. To emulate his strong moral fiber, you will have to go beyond everyday niceties. Being a good person is difficult but Abraham Lincoln has...

Trying to evoke the spirit of Presidents' Day? Legend says that George Washington chopped down a cherry tree, but told the truth when asked about it. Make a delicious lattice top cherry cobbler!...

Ever notice how animals will circle a room until they find a place where they’ll be comfortable? They’re practicing a personal and intuitive Feng-Shui, the art of placement affecting self and...

The Goatman is a very local urban legend, one well-known in Prince Georges County, Maryland (PG County's other supernatural claim to fame being that it was the home of the original Exorcist boy)....