Folklore & Oral History

Stories, myths, proverbs, and community memories passed down over time.

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medium.com > @hyjamnovem > the-african-juju-the-myth-and-human-superstition-23b415049481

THE AFRICAN JUJU (The Myth And Human Superstition)

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (31+ words) Regardless of your race, creed, color and religion, you must have the knowledge of something called 'African Juju' Or charm, 'Spell bound' all these were believed to bedridden Or bewitched someone …...


farmersalmanac.com > superstitions-people-still-believe

8 Superstitions People Still Believe—And Where They Came From

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (1668+ words) But have you ever knocked on wood after saying something hopeful? Avoided walking under a ladder? Felt just a little uneasy when a black cat crossed the road? Or automatically crossed your fingers while waiting for good news? Some of…...


nashaniva.com > amp > en > 404717

With a Handmade Boat, Geese and Herbs Instead of Medicine. How a Real Polesian Robinson Lives

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (449+ words) Boris was born on August 8, 1951. Nowadays, the date would be called lucky — 8.08, two infinities at once. Back then, no one paid attention to such "signs." Nevertheless, the hero of the report was lucky: after school, he managed to enroll in…...


monacolife.net > from-prehistoric-traces-to-pop-culture-the-undying-echoes-of-sami-shamanism

From prehistoric traces to pop culture: The undying echoes of Sami shamanism

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (348+ words) Introduced by museum director Elena Rossoni-Notter, the talk ranged from prehistoric bear-hunting rites to the music of Sibelius and contemporary folk metal, replacing generic mysticism with the grounded, hard-fought reality of Sami spiritual heritage. Museum director Elena Rossoni-Notter opened the…...


todayville.com > calgary > first-one-to-shine-reflections-on-my-indian-residential-school-experience

“First One to Shine”: Reflections on My Indian Residential School Experience

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1021+ words) Posted by C2C Journal August 11, 2026 By Elaine Ayoungman Clifton Are all of these Indigenous Canadians also “deniers”? And what might happen to those of them who are still alive if a measure such as Bill C-254 ever became law? I was…...


thenigerianvoice.com > news > 373562 > -folklore-as-cultural-memory-and-resistance-in-james-ezes.html

Folklore As Cultural Memory And Resistance In James Eze’s Unbind Me

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (526+ words) A budding academic with the Department of Humanities, Federal Polytechnic, Nekede where she teaches Use of English and Communication in English for ND students. Deborah is the author of My Father's House and Other Poems. Her work have gained recognition…...


the-line-up.com

8 Creepy Mythical Creatures for Virgo Season

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1020+ words) Creatures inspired by the analytical and supportive energy of Virgos (August 23-September 22). Virgo season arrives as summer begins to fade, running from August 23 to September 22. Represented by the Maiden, Virgo is an earth sign ruled by Mercury, traditionally associated with…...


balkaninsight.com > 09/09/2026 > ex-yugoslavias-queer-literary-heroes-tell-tales-to-inspire > bi

Ex-Yugoslavia’s Queer Literary Heroes Tell Tales to Inspire

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (196+ words) Balkan Insight To provide the best experiences, we and our partners use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us and our partners to process personal data such as browsing behavior…...


newser.com > story > 396049 > presumed-ice-age-cave-art-rewrites-irelands-history.html

Presumed Ice Age Cave Art Rewrites Ireland's History

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (246+ words) Newser Presumed Ice Age Cave Art Rewrites Ireland's History Ireland's earliest known residents may have walked in from Wales, researchers say, citing evidence written on cave walls. An international team has identified eight caves in southwest Ireland bearing engravings, ochre…...


ucc.ie > en > news > 2026 > first-national-map-reveals-where-irelands-coast-is-most-exposed-to-erosion-and-flooding.html

First national map reveals where Ireland???s coast is most exposed to erosion and flooding

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (543+ words) The first national map of Ireland’s exposure to climate hazards, including rising sea levels and storm surges, has identified the stretches of coastline facing the greatest pressures, providing critical new evidence to support coastal management and climate adaptation. The research,…...