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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