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Legends & Folklore

Legends & Folklore

Explore legends and folklore and find answers to questions you’ve always had about old wives tales and hoaxes. Want to get the dirt on an urban legend that’s been passed around lately? How about getting to the bottom of the latest e-mail scams and Internet spoofs? eHow’s got answers for you. Superstitious? Separate truth from fiction with helpful tips from eHow’s legends and folklore experts. Find the truth behind netlore and other web-based rumors and gossip, too.

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  • Why Does the Moon Change Colors?

    The moon never actually changes colors. Humans perceive it as being different colors due to atmospheric changes, the moon's position in the sky, pollution or the seasonal tilt of the Earth.

  • Magical Attributes of Moon Phases & Signs

    As the moon grows from dark to full and back again, each phase has magical attributes assigned to it. Moon signs represent the moon as it passes through each zodiac sign in the sky and are grouped...

  • What Is Moonstone?

    A translucent variety of feldspar, moonstone is a highly reflective semiprecious stone. Rich in history and tradition, moonstone is associated with mystery, magic, dreams and fertility. Most...

  • What Does a Ring Around the Sun Mean?

    In folklore, a ring (often called a halo) seen around the sun or the moon means precipitation (usually rain) is coming.

  • Phases of the Moon and Myth

    As an ever-changing part of our skies, the moon has inspired countless myths through the ages. Its rotating phases were once thought to influence mental illness, fertility, crop growth,...

  • How to Use the Moon for Healthy Hair

    Native Americans have found that getting a hair cut during different phases of the moon affects the way your hair grows back.

  • What Is an Equinox?

    An equinox is the time of year when daytime hours are exactly equal to nighttime hours. Most people have heard the term but know little about equinoxes.

  • How to Cast Beauty Spells

    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.

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