Mythology – Brandon Lim

Nuckelavee

This week’s story prompt comes via two photos that span a bit of both distance and time. The post’s featured image is a scrap of coastline at the north of Mull, which we visited this summer. I’m sure I’ve waxed lyrical about the island’s beauty and splendour before, so I’ve leave that as pre-said. TheContinue reading “Nuckelavee”

Selkies

I’ll admit to these magnificent sea-dwellers being something of a blind spot for me. While I grew up with tales like ‘The Kingdom of the Seals’ (from the worn out tape of my much loved issue 24 of Storyteller magazine), my interest in selkies didn’t properly take root until a few years ago. My childrenContinue reading “Selkies”

Messenger

This is one from ages ago. We were on a family holiday to France, and found this amazing falconry display at the Theatre of the Ramparts in Provins. The show was incredible, though it might have been even better if my French was any good. Something for me to work on before a future trip,Continue reading “Messenger”

Brownies, Domovoi, and other household spirits.

For those not in the know, I’m not referring to the small square cakes of chocolatey goodness. The other kind of brownie is a being from Scottish mythology. They’re household spirits that delight in maintaining order and tidiness within a home. Traditionally, they live in hearths and other warm nooks.