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Druid Peace Prayer by anonymous Deep within the still centre of my being, may I find peace. Silently within the quiet of the Grove, may I share peace. Gently within the greater circle of humankind, may I radiate peace. #peace #prayer #druidry 📷 Matt Savage

In legend, Boggarts are chained to the foundations of the Hawes Bridge. If you listen carefully atop the bridge, you can hear their chains rattling! film Land of Lore Films folklore Stephen G. Rae bardofcumberland.com/folklore #folklore #boggarts #comedy #film

A funeral tradition in northern England. After rites at the grave, folks would adjourn to the pub where they were presented with a cake and ale called an arval; from Old Norse arf, inheritance; al, ale bardofcumberland.com/folklore/ #bookologythursday art: Julius Caesar Ibbetson

Just checking our Damsons this morning. Gin making season is almost upon us. Here's some Damson lore... cheers! 🥂 bardofcumberland.com/folklore/ #trees #folklore #lakedistrict

Of all ghosts the ghosts of our old loves are the worst. ~Arthur Conan Doyle

A blessed #Lughnasadh to all 💚 May the warmth of the sun, nurture you; The cool waters, cleanse you; Nature's bounty, replenish you; The song of the trees, comfort you; The knowledge of the bees, guide you ~ Druid Blessing by Stephen G. Rae #Lammas #1stAugust #Druidry

The Green Man - Autumn woodland guardian clothed in an autumnal hue the turning season bardofcumberland.com/poetry/ #Haiku #GreenMan #Lammas

Brambles and faeries? In Cumbrian dialects, bramble is "black-kites" bardofcumberland.com/folklore/ #folklore #faeries #lakedistrict

In English lore, a single woman living in a household with a black cat will never be short of suitors In Scottish lore, if a strange black cat appears at your house, it's bringing you good fortune In Welsh lore, black cats bring good luck to your home #caturday #folklore

In the August 2025 edition of Cumbria and Lakeland Walker magazine my regular article on Cumbrian folklore, and this month, King Arthur and his Cumbrian connections #folklore #lakedistrict #cumbria

A 'wraith' is an undead being from Scottish folklore, the embodiment of a soul on the verge of death A 'waff' in Northumberland, and 'swarth' in Cumbrian dialects #folklore #supernatural #Scotland art: Vera Violetta

I am the wind on the sea; I am the wave of the sea; I am the stag of seven battles; I am the eagle on the rock I am a flash from the sun; I am the most beautiful of plants; I am a strong wild boar; I am a salmon in the water; I am a lake in the plain; I am the word of knowledge;

Lughnasadh, also as Lammas or First Harvest. The fields of grain are being cut and John Barleycorn stands bent and bearded on a crooked cane. Lammas from the Anglo-saxon hlaef-mass; the ritual use of the first loaf of bread baked from harvested grain. #FolkloreSunday #Druidry

Out now, in print and ebook 💚 Folklore of the Lake District by Stephen G. Rae Come on a magical journey in folklore through the Lake District and its surrounding counties bardofcumberland.com/folklore/ #FolkloreSunday #LakeDistrict

#OwlAwarenessDay 🦉 in Cumbrian dialects, 'hullet' is owl owl is a creature of keen sight in the darkness of ignorance, and it can help unmask those who would deceive you or want to take advantage of you #OwlishMonday #folklore #cumbria 📷 Roy Rimmer

The Natland Boggarts are my favourite characters from folklore. Learn more of their story in my new book: "Folklore of the Lake District" by Stephen G. Rae bardofcumberland.com/folklore/ #folklore #boggarts #lakedistrict 🎬 Land of Lore Films