A quick look at some unusual–and yet very familiar–sea monsters from myth and legend, in honor of World Ocean Day next month!
In honor of the upcoming release of Cinders to Dust, check out this collection of various Cinderella stories from around the world!
What exactly is the Green Man, and where did he come from? Some questions are easier to answer than others . . .
Welcome to this week’s edition of Fun Fact Friday, where stopping to smell the flowers is an honest-to-goodness tip!
And that, I think, was the true strength of this book: a clear understanding of how tales of magic reflect real-world beliefs, injustices, and mechanisms of power.
As it turns out, the luck that the leprechaun is most concerned with is his own. You’re probably better off creating your own luck, too.
Tatar’s work expands upon Campbell’s idea of a “hero,” shedding light on a world where adventures involve compassion, curiosity, and justice.
Four-leaf clovers might be hard to come by, but this common stone is full of luck–and a few tricks of its own, too!
Did you get roses for Valentine’s Day? Well, put them to good use now! A look at folkloric uses for roses in love spells and divination.
Why *do* we trade chocolates on Valentine’s Day? A look at cacao’s history reveals it’s just too tasty a tradition to give up!
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