Tag: monsters
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Kelpie Hauntings
Typically appearing as a strong, magnificent stallion or a gentle, lost pony, the kelpie was a malevolent shapeshifting spirit that haunted the lochs (lakes) and deep rivers of the Scottish Highlands. With the legendary strength of 10 horses and a wet, dripping mane, its tail crashed like thunder when it hit the water. The kelpie…
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Frightful Fantasies of Irish Faeries
From banshees to vampires, frightful faeries comprise the mythology of both ancient and contemporary Ireland. Understanding Irish mythology begins with understanding the Celts and pre-Celts who inhabited the isolated island. When the Celts (also known as Milesians) arrived in Ireland between 500 and 300 BC from Central Europe, they found a diverse group of people…