Creatures of Myth & Folklore
Asrai - Aquatic Fairies of English Folklore
The asrai (or ashray) can be found in Celtic and British mythology. They are most often described as 'water spirits'. Traditionally female, freshwater fairies who do their utmost to avoid humans....
Asrai - Aquatic Fairies of English Folklore
The asrai (or ashray) can be found in Celtic and British mythology. They are most often described as 'water spirits'. Traditionally female, freshwater fairies who do their utmost to avoid humans....
The Skriker - Death's Canine Omen
Before we delve into the folklore - here's my version of the legendary skriker in my Victorian monster fantasy series (Book Four). The red-eyed beast pushed itself clear of the...
The Skriker - Death's Canine Omen
Before we delve into the folklore - here's my version of the legendary skriker in my Victorian monster fantasy series (Book Four). The red-eyed beast pushed itself clear of the...
The Simurgh - Persian All-Knowing Bird
The word Simurgh is a combination of the Persian words “si," which means 30, and “murg," which means bird. It is thought by some to be a creature that is...
The Simurgh - Persian All-Knowing Bird
The word Simurgh is a combination of the Persian words “si," which means 30, and “murg," which means bird. It is thought by some to be a creature that is...
Panlong - Chinese Water Dragon
The dragon or 'lóng' is one of the most important creatures in Chinese mythology- associated with power, benevolence and good fortune. The Chinese dragon tradition is rich and intricate. And...
Panlong - Chinese Water Dragon
The dragon or 'lóng' is one of the most important creatures in Chinese mythology- associated with power, benevolence and good fortune. The Chinese dragon tradition is rich and intricate. And...
Will-O'-the-Wisp - The Ghostly Light of the Bogs
Most commonly associated with the English bogs and moors, these phantom lights are said to lead travellers astray, and are usually malevolent. They appear mostly with a blue-ish gleam but red...
Will-O'-the-Wisp - The Ghostly Light of the Bogs
Most commonly associated with the English bogs and moors, these phantom lights are said to lead travellers astray, and are usually malevolent. They appear mostly with a blue-ish gleam but red...
Piskies (Cornish Pixies) - The Cheeky Cornish F...
Folklore is one thing—meeting these creatures is another. Before we delve into the legendary piskies, here’s my take on them, from my Victorian monster fantasy series (Book Four). ‘You ain’t...
Piskies (Cornish Pixies) - The Cheeky Cornish F...
Folklore is one thing—meeting these creatures is another. Before we delve into the legendary piskies, here’s my take on them, from my Victorian monster fantasy series (Book Four). ‘You ain’t...