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Cornish Myths & Legends opens today! Come and discover famous and lesser-known tales woven through the Cornish landscape. #cornishmythsandlegends #cornwallmuseum #cornwall

Dive into the eerie world of Orcadian sea demons—discover the chilling tales beyond the infamous Nuckelavee! #UrbanLegends #OrcadianMyths #SeaDemons #Folklore #IslandMysteries

Discover the terrifying Nuckelavee, a legendary sea monster from Orkney folklore. Half horse, half demon, it brings plague and fear to all. #Folklore #UrbanLegend #Orkney #Scotland #Mythology #Horror #SeaMonster

Is this the most feared creature in British folklore #folklore #folk #history #mythology #fairy

Dive into the chilling legend of the Nuckelavee, the skinless horse demon haunting Orkney’s shores. Dare to learn its origins? #UrbanLegend #Orkney #Folklore #Mythology #SeaMonster

What if Irish mythology isn’t just folklore… …but a coded memory of the ancient landscape? In this course, we explore how myth, place and cosmology are deeply connected — especially in places like Newgrange and the Boyne Valley. Once you see it, you can’t unsee it. 👉 Join us: https://mythicalireland.com/products/irelands-myths-legends-four-week-online-introduction-course-1 #mythsandlegends #Newgrange #irishmythology

In the windswept Orkney Islands of Scotland, 19th-century farmer Tammie encountered the most feared demon of Orcadian folklore: the Nuckelavee. Emerging from the sea at dusk, the skinless horse-man hybrid—raw red muscle, pulsing veins, and blazing single eye—chased him across the coastal track. Its plague-ridden breath killed livestock and poisoned the sea for miles. Only a narrow freshwater stream saved Tammie, forcing the creature to retreat with a scream that echoed across the loch. This terrifying true legend, recorded by folklorist Walter Traill Dennison from eyewitness accounts, explains ancient plagues, droughts, and vanished fishermen in the islands. To this day, locals avoid lonely shores at low tide, believing the Nuckelavee still waits beneath the waves for anyone who forgets the power of running water. #midnightmothmysteries #MMM #Nuckelavee #OrkneyFolklore #ScottishMythology #SkinlessDemon #WaterHorseLegend #CelticHorror #AncientPlague #TrueFolklore

𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐬 & 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 🧚 This year, discover Cornish Myths & Legends at @cornwall_museum, right from the heart of Our Great Little City ✨ From enchanting fairies to the Merry Maidens, this brand new exhibition brings together nine timeless tales to life through art, artefacts, and interactive experiences for all ages. Explore a story corner, design your own potions, and dress up for adventure as you journey through Cornwall’s wild landscapes - from ancient stones and hidden forests to rugged cliffs and restless seas 🌊 These are the stories that have shaped Cornwall for generations… and they’re waiting to be discovered. 📅 31st March – 1st November 2026 📍 Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery, River Street Learn more on our website at 👉 (link in @visittruro bio 🔗) #ourgreatlittlecity #visittruro #cornwall #heritagecity #myths

Dare to meet the Nuckelavee? Explore the Orkney Islands’ most nightmarish legend and its chilling origins. #UrbanLegends #ScottishFolklore #OrkneyIslands #MythicalCreatures #HorrorStories

🌀The Merry Maidens of St Buryan 🌀 ✨ CORNISH FOLKLORE ✨ I’ve always loved the magical myths and legends associated with Cornwall more than anything - it’s the thing I connect to the most when I’m home. Recently I’ve been reading and learning more Celtic folklore (mostly cornish) and it makes my lil whimsical elf fairy princess heart feel so FULL 🧝‍♀️ So let’s turn it into a reel series shall we! Let me know what story is your favourite / I should do next… Have you heard of The Merry Maidens? #folklore #myths #cornwall #history #storytime

Have you ever heard of the story of Carraig Ó gCoinneal (Carrigogunnel/The Rock of the Candle) in Co. Limerick? 🕯️🕯️ You can still see Cloughregan to this day! Thank you to Ciara ní Rían and Shane Kenny for the information and footage. https://fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/secc ~ Carraig Ó gCoinneall #irishfolklore #limerick #fionnmaccumhaill #folklore #ireland

Dive into the chilling legend of the Nuckelavee, Scotland’s most terrifying sea demon! Dare to discover the truth behind this haunting folklore. #UrbanLegend #Scotland #Folklore #SeaMonster #Mythology