Nature Folklore

An extraordinary compilation of legends and rituals about nature's ever-present signs. From the birds that soar above us to the insects beneath our feet, Native American healer Bobby Lake-Thom shows how the creatures of the earth can aid us in healing and self-knowledge.

This audiobook will help you deepen your connection to the natural world as you explore the magical, mystical world of the faerie folk.

Anyone who has ever lived in the great state of Pennsylvania has at one time or another either read about or heard someone talk about one of its folktales and legends. These types of stories seem to be a part of our heritage here in the Keystone State, and they are unquestionably an intriguing source of entertainment even yet today. In fact, they seem so popular that new ones are born all the time. However this continuous creation of new material tends to push the older tales into the background until they are either lost forever or are barely kept alive in the undercurrents of oral history...

The traditional retold fairy tales in this volume speak of the awesome and the marvellous, of the perilous and the exhilarating. We shall explore the traditional, age-old stories for children our ancestors have told us about Dragons. These fairy tales of awe have grown and flourished all over the globe, although as you travel futher East it’s likely that you’ll find more dragons — and also kindlier ones. For not all dragons are the same: they’re not really siblings to each other, they’re more like removed cousins. Some are imbued with fire, others with light, and others with rain ...

Unlock the Secrets of the Enchanted Forest Are you ready to journey into a realm where magic dances on every leaf and mysteries whisper through the trees? Bestselling author Ammanuel Santa Anna invites you to step into the captivating world of The Woodland Fae. This groundbreaking guidebook is a must-have for nature lovers, folklore enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to deepen their connection with the unseen wonders that surround us. With stunning insights drawn from cultures across the globe, Santa Anna weaves a spellbinding tapestry of myth and wisdom that will forever change how you ...

Step into the captivating world of meteorology with the eBook "Weather Wisdom." Unravel the enigmatic language of the skies, and learn the secrets of predicting weather patterns- just like the ancients did. Boasting a comprehensive guide crossing thirteen intriguing chapters, splendidly blending science and tradition, you will be fascinated every step of the journey. Begin by understanding the fundamentals of weather, readying you for insightful exchanges on climate and atmospheric conditions in Chapter 1. Dive into history as Chapter 2 imparts ancient methods and indigenous practices of ...

Uncanny Creatures, Bewildering Beasts, Marvelous Monsters.... INCLUDES THREE NEW STORIES FROM THE CREATURES OF THE LIMINAL WILDS SERIES Creatures of the Liminal Wilds is an imaginative series of short stories where cryptids, folklore, and the supernatural intertwine. Each tale reveals uncanny creatures at the edges of our world, from beasts of myth to spirits of the wilderness to beings that blur the line between the real and the impossible. The tales in this collection probe our humanity and the nature of the monstrous. They ask ecological questions, exploring the impact of strange beings ...

Healing with Common Herbs in the Appalachian Wise-Woman Tradition - Blackberry Cove is a celebration of spiraling seasons, 'grandmother herbs', plants, 'cove creatures', traditional wisdom, and legends found in one small Appalachian mountain glen. Inside you'll find: a month-by-month guide to common herbs found in field and forest; uncovered healing powers; botanical descriptions; medicinal and culinary recipes, and myths and stories passed from one generation to the next. Full color pastels and watercolors illustrate the herbs and the Appalachian landscape they inhabit. Now walk with ...

Explore the world through its most unlikely creatures: Cryptozoology, the study of hidden, monstrous, and legendary animals, is truly the art of discovering the unknown. Richard Freeman, Zoological Director of Centre for Fortean Zoology, has explored the corners of the five continents on the search for creatures that many people believe are non-existent. In this book, he shares the exciting stories of his investigations of the Yeti, Mongolian Deathworm, Loch Ness Monster, Orang-Pendak, Ninki-Naka, and more.

Murray Morgan's classic history of the Olympic Peninsula, originally published in 1955, evokes a remote American wilderness "as large as the state of Massachusetts, more rugged than the Rockies, its lowlands blanketed by a cool jungle of fir and pine and cedar, its peaks bearing hundreds of miles of living ice that gave rise to swift rivers alive with giant salmon."

Whispers Beneath the Geysers: True Paranormal Accounts from Yellowstone G.J. Fene Beneath Yellowstone’s breathtaking geysers and steaming terraces lies a world of secrets few dare to speak aloud. For generations, visitors and rangers alike have whispered of eerie echoes, ghostly apparitions, and tragedies that never truly left the land. From vanished hikers in the shadow of the caldera to a widow forever wandering Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone’s wild beauty hides stories of grief, mystery, and the unexplained. Whispers Beneath the Geysers gathers chilling first-hand accounts and ...

Bernie is new to the area. Neighborhood drama draws him into the community in a hurry. With help (?) from an established busy-body and a relative with issues, he tries to solve the mystery. He never really thought much about Leprechauns before now. Is there a connection or is it all in his very Irish imagination?

Samantha Tremblay searches for answers to find a killer and discover herself. A role-playing game staged in the remote woods of the North East Kingdom turns deadly when a killer uses the game to seize his victims. Samantha, the Forest Ranger for Maidstone Lake in Vermont, discovers a dead body in the woods. The locals call her Sam, and she swears to bring the killer to justice for the victim. Sam finds herself in over her head. Working alongside a New Hampshire Trooper, Zachary Gerard, assigned to the case, they discover more bodies, and the motivation to solve the crimes mounts. Old ...

Echoes in the Wilderness: Paranormal Ranger Stories by G.J Fene The wilderness doesn’t just keep secrets—it keeps voices. From mist-shrouded lakes to fire towers standing lonely against the night sky, rangers patrol the edges of silence. They know every trail, every shadow between the pines. But what happens when the forest begins to answer back? In this haunting collection of first-person ranger accounts, ordinary patrols become doorways into the unexplainable. A ranger in the Smoky Mountains follows lanterns that lead to a place not marked on any map. In California’s redwoods, ...

Step into a magical world where wisdom, nature, and childhood innocence converge in a vibrant celebration of life. The Little Giants of Paradise is a poetic and philosophical journey through the eyes of children, farmers, and the creatures of the countryside—bees, butterflies, owls, and silkworms—all offering profound lessons about love, friendship, ecology, and the soul of humanity. Set against the backdrop of a joyful village festival honoring San Isidro Labrador, this richly woven narrative explores themes of spiritual growth, environmental harmony, and the beauty of everyday life. ...

When we turn our attention to the subject of elemental Intelligences or Nature-Spirits, we are confronted by this immediate difficulty, that we are led at the very beginning beyond and behind the world which we know through the channels of the senses. Sense perception does not help us at all in our study of that mysterious realm of life which constitutes the invisible background of physical manifestation. Madame Blavatsky warned us long ago that to describe Nature-Spirits or Elementals as having definite and corporeal form was likely to lead into great error.

Fairies abound in the realms of myth and folklore. They have enchanted humans for centuries—but are these mischievous, ethereal creatures more than just myth? One could ask for no better guide to the fairy realm than Ralph Harvey, one of England's foremost modern-day witches. In Fairy Lore he intersperses his own intriguing fairy encounters (among them, a mysterious musical interlude in an Irish valley) with succinct yet interesting introductions to the folktales of the fae.

Bernie is in search of all the things he missed out on by leaving Florida when he was young. He’d been too young for a fishing license then and was too old to need one now; what had he done all his life? The Irish determination in his blood has him methodically correcting the error of his ways. He buys a boat, hires a guide, gets mixed up in another murder… Yes, you heard right, another murder. Is there anything worse than finding a boy? Maybe finding part of one... Does Bernie regret taking up freshwater fishing? What is it about the steamy-semi-tropical lakes of west-central-Florida ...

Crystal Woman: Embracing the Fae Connection Dive into the enchanting world of Crystal Woman, a transformative journey that invites you to explore the mystical connection between crystals and the Fae. Follow the story of a woman who discovers her unique bond with these magical beings, uncovering the wisdom and joy that lies within her heart and the natural world around her. As she delves into the secrets of the Fae, the Crystal Woman learns to embrace playfulness, practice mindfulness, and communicate with the ethereal energies that dance among the flowers and trees. With the guidance of ...

Dreaming with Rhubarb takes you on a journey into the world of the plants. Through introducing concepts of active imagination, shamanic practices, and how to connect and dream with plant spirits (and what that means), this short book provides insight, encouragement, and practical application for you to discover or strengthen your relationship with the plant world in general and Rhubarb in particular. Dreaming with Rhubarb also shares some of the spiritual characteristics, healing properties, and folklore associated with Rhubarb. You’ll even experience a guided dream or story to receive ...