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Tag Archives: Folktales
1865: O Roaches!
A quite common superstitious practice, in order to rid a house of Cockroaches, is in vogue in our country at the present time. It is no other than to address these pests a written letter containing the following words, or … Continue reading
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Tagged 1850's, 19th Century, Animals, Books, Cockroaches, Folktales, Insects, Letters, Stamps, USA
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1899: Vasilisa the Beautiful
Ivan Bilibin: Vasilisa the Beautiful (1899)
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Tagged 1890's, 19th Century, Art, Drawing, Folktales, Illustration, Ivan Bilibin, Russia, Soviet Union
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1900: The Princess Picking Lice from the Troll
Theodor Kittelsen: The Princess Picking Lice from the Troll (1900)
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Tagged 1900's, 20th Century, Art, Folktales, Norway, Painting, Theodor Kittelsen
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1916: The King of the Cats
In Padraic Colum’s children’s classic The King of Ireland’s Son, this tale is told to the son by the king’s steward: The King of the Cats stood up. He was a grand creature. His body was brown and striped across … Continue reading
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Tagged 20th Century, Animals, Books, Cats, Folktales, Geology, Ireland, Novels, Padraic Colum, Prose
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