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Yamuna Hrodvitnir
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Jun 10, 2021

Pickled Willie: Small Town Folk History

The US is a big country that was colonized and settled by countless different types of people from countless different backgrounds. Many big cities across the continent were initially settled by small groups of people moving from the opposite side of the states. Many small communities were started by single…

History

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Pickled Willie: Small Town Folk History
Pickled Willie: Small Town Folk History
History

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May 26, 2021

Mari Lwyd: the Bewildering Welsh Holiday Custom

In recent years, the internet has developed a certain amused fascination with an old Welsh Winter-time custom known as the Mari Lwyd. Around the Christmas season, photos and short blurbs about this strange tradition circulate across social media, often met with general interest and brief chuckle because of the chaotic…

Folklore

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Mari Lwyd: the Bewildering Welsh Holiday Custom
Mari Lwyd: the Bewildering Welsh Holiday Custom
Folklore

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Apr 25, 2021

How the Cold War Played a Role in the Independence of Algeria

A dive into the way international tensions between the United States and Russia helped propel the French colony of Algeria into nationhood and independence The Cold War as a Global Conflict The Cold War played a significant role in the process of decolonization. The struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union bled out into the…

History

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How the Cold War Played a Role in the Independence of Algeria
How the Cold War Played a Role in the Independence of Algeria
History

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Dec 1, 2020

Frau Perchta: The Midwinter Goddess

“The Spinning Room Lady” Frau Perchta may be one of the oldest supernatural entities associated with the Winter holidays, possibly influencing later stories of Krampus, St. Nicholas, and the traditions associated with them. This has been debated among scholars of folklore however, as some sources claim that she has been mentioned in regions of…

Folklore

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Frau Perchta: The Midwinter Goddess
Frau Perchta: The Midwinter Goddess
Folklore

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Nov 28, 2020

Krampus: Saint Nick’s Creepy Counterpart

Krampus Throughout the world, traditions have persevered surrounding the Winter Solstice, evolving from old Pagan beliefs and often assimilating into modern Christianity. Much of the old Pagan rituals and symbols can be seen today in modern Christmas or Yuletide celebrations, such as the use of the Yule log, leaving treats or…

Folklore

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Krampus: Saint Nick’s Devilish Double
Krampus: Saint Nick’s Devilish Double
Folklore

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Nov 21, 2020

Loch Ness: The Legendary Lake

Loch Ness was an isolated lake, not easily accessed by travelers until recently. The lake lies along a geographic line between the old Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland. Loch Ness is a fairly large body of water, about 24 miles long and over 600 feet deep. Before it was probed…

Loch Ness

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Loch Ness: The Legendary Lake
Loch Ness: The Legendary Lake
Loch Ness

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Nov 18, 2020

European Missionaries and Early Native American Contact

(This article was originally published to my now closed ‘Hubpages’ account, in August of 2019. It has since been copied and pasted on several strange sites, but my multiple DMCA petitions have been overlooked. If there is any concern about this, feel free to contact me at any time. …

History

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European Missionaries and Early Native American Contact
European Missionaries and Early Native American Contact
History

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Nov 13, 2020

Friday the 13th: Superstition or Suppression?

The number 13 is well known as being unlucky. Friday the 13th is especially known as an unlucky or even dangerous day among those who hold to superstition. But why is this day seen in such a negative light? And why is even the number “13” seen as unlucky on…

Superstition

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Friday the 13th: Superstition or Suppression?
Friday the 13th: Superstition or Suppression?
Superstition

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Oct 14, 2020

The American Civil War: an Unavoidable Conflict?

Some historians have argued that different cultures and societies can coexist peacefully, and without ongoing conflict. This is why some believe that the Civil War was caused by a “blundering generation,” or by a generation of people and politicians acting irresponsibly, rather than by an irreconcilable conflict. …

History

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The American Civil War: an Unavoidable Conflict?
The American Civil War: an Unavoidable Conflict?
History

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Oct 9, 2020

Chronos

I watched again. I watched as the sun went down. And even knowing better, I let it happen. I let it happen again. Like every soiled mattress. Caked in whatever your god finds precious. Like every torn fiber. By means both lovely and heinous. Every mother’s eyes close for the…

Poetry

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Poetry

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Yamuna Hrodvitnir

Yamuna Hrodvitnir

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History degree, freelance writer, novice metal worker and mechanic, adventure and horror enthusiast. https://www.patreon.com/YamunaHrodvitnir

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