World Myths & Folklore Swap, Due May 29, 2026

My cards are ready to mail! I’ve gone for local legends/folklore, all from the UK.
F8EE7915-3645-40E2-BE97-357D4F7CA535.jpeg #1 - “Kelpie”. This is a malevolent, shape-shifting water spirit from Scottish folklore, usually appearing as a horse near rivers and lochs, to lure people to a watery grave.
IMG_5429.jpeg #2 - “Lyonesse”. Legend has it that the downfall of the lost city of Lyonesse was a result of King Arthur’s battle against his treacherous nephew, Mordred.
IMG_5430.jpeg #3 - “Cornish Piskies”. These are mischievous, tiny folk from Cornish lore, known for playing harmless pranks, dancing in the moonlight, and leading travellers astray.
IMG_5431.jpeg #4 - “The Hairy Hands of Dartmoor”. This is a legend that built up about a stretch of road in a remote area of Dartmoor, in Devon. A gruesome pair of hairy, disembodied hands appears suddenly, grabs at the steering wheel of a moving car, and forces the vehicle off the road! Don’t drive on Dartmoor at night!
 
My cards are ready to mail! I’ve gone for local legends/folklore, all from the UK.
View attachment 827544 #1 - “Kelpie”. This is a malevolent, shape-shifting water spirit from Scottish folklore, usually appearing as a horse near rivers and lochs, to lure people to a watery grave.
View attachment 827545 #2 - “Lyonesse”. Legend has it that the downfall of the lost city of Lyonesse was a result of King Arthur’s battle against his treacherous nephew, Mordred.
View attachment 827546 #3 - “Cornish Piskies”. These are mischievous, tiny folk from Cornish lore, known for playing harmless pranks, dancing in the moonlight, and leading travellers astray.
View attachment 827547 #4 - “The Hairy Hands of Dartmoor”. This is a legend that built up about a stretch of road in a remote area of Dartmoor, in Devon. A gruesome pair of hairy, disembodied hands appears suddenly, grabs at the steering wheel of a moving car, and forces the vehicle off the road! Don’t drive on Dartmoor at night!
Disembodied hairy hands?????😱
 
Hope you're all doing well! I was in a mythology mood at the used book store yesterday and picked up a lovely anthology of faerie stories called "The Faery Reel" and a novel reimagining the Indian epic Mahabharata called "The Palace of Illusions". If you're still trying to decide on what to create maybe you can visit your local library or bookshop for ideas~!
 
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Mine are done and being sent this week!

Folklore: The Flying Dutchman - a glowing dutch flyut that was cursed to sail the seas and never make port.
Folklore: Pele - Hawaiian Goddess that created the Hawaiian Islands and is also the goddess of volcanoes and fire.
Folklore: Qalupalik - Alaskan creature that lives beneath the ice and snatches children that get to close to the waters edge.
 

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Mine are done and being sent this week!

Folklore: The Flying Dutchman - a glowing dutch flyut that was cursed to sail the seas and never make port.
Folklore: Pele - Hawaiian Goddess that created the Hawaiian Islands and is also the goddess of volcanoes and fire.
Folklore: Qalupalik - Alaskan creature that lives beneath the ice and snatches children that get to close to the waters edge.
Your ATCs have arrived ~ Fantastic art!
 
Mailing my cards tomorrow:
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1.- El Silbon. Venezuelan folklore. Young man killed his father and now carries his bones in a sack. He whistles as he walk. If you hear it close, he is far. If you hear him far, he is close by.
2.- Wendigo. Algonquian (First Nation) folklore. Though cannibalism transforms into a monster with insatiable hunger for human flesh
3.- Nanook. From the Inuit, is the king of Polar Bears. Determines hunting success.
4.- Noppera-bo. The faceless yokai from Japanese lore.
 
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Mailing my cards tomorrow:
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1.- El Silbon. Venezuelan folklore. Young man killed his father and now carries his bones in a sack. He whistles as he walk. If you hear it close, he is far. If you hear him far, he is close by.
2.- Wendigo. Algonquian (First Nation) folklore. Though cannibalism transforms into a monster with insatiable hunger for human flesh
3.- Nanook. From the Inuit, is the king of Polar Bears. Determines hunting success.
4.- Noppera-bo. The faceless yokai from Japanese lore.
Love these creepy tales! 😱 I’ll be watching the mail box!
 
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