Selkies in Scottish Mythology: The Enigmatic Seal People of the Sea
Celtic Mythology Creatures, Mythical Creatures, Shape-shifters, Water Creatures

Selkies in Scottish Mythology: The Enigmatic Seal People of the Sea

Selkies, the mysterious seal people of Scottish and Celtic mythology, are shape-shifters who move between sea and land. Rooted in Orkney and Shetland folklore, their legends tell of love, loss, and transformation. Discover the origins of selkie myths, their symbolism, and why these enchanting beings remain among the most beloved Celtic mythical creatures.

Polevoy The Slavic Field Spirit of Fertility and Agriculture
Mythical Creatures, Slavic Mythology Creatures, Undead & Spirits

Polevoy: The Slavic Field Spirit of Fertility and Agriculture

In Slavic mythology, Polevoy is the spirit of the fields, associated with fertility, agriculture, and the cycle of planting and harvest. Both feared and respected, he could bless farmers with abundance or punish neglect with misfortune. Explore his origins, symbolism, and the rituals performed to honor this powerful figure of agrarian folklore.

Upyr in Slavic Folklore: Blood, Shadows, and the Origins of the Vampire
Mythical Creatures, Slavic Mythology Creatures, Undead & Spirits

Upyr in Slavic Folklore: Blood, Shadows, and the Origins of the Vampire

The Upyr is one of Slavic mythology’s darkest creatures—a proto-vampire that fed on blood and life force. Long before Gothic vampires, the Upyr haunted villages as a restless spirit of the dead. Explore its origins, legends, burial rituals, and how it shaped the vampire myth that spread from Eastern Europe to the rest of the world.

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