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Indie Horror Film ‘Lechuza’ Brings Mexican Folklore to Life

By Julia GlassmanFeb 23rd
Did You Catch This Greek Mythology Easter Egg in ‘The Menu’?

By Siobhan BallJan 19th
Let’s Hear It for the Burry Man, the Whiskey-Drinking Folk Hero Covered in Burrs

By Julia GlassmanNov 21st
Six of the Scariest Creatures From Italian Folklore To Get a Taste of Transatlantic Halloween Vibes

By Benedetta GeddoOct 26th
5 Books About the Horror & Magic of Djinns to Read After Watching ‘Ms. Marvel’

By Alyssa ShotwellJun 29th
The Mary Sue Book Club, February 2022: Epic Adventures, Going Viral

By Alyssa ShotwellFeb 1st
Let’s Celebrate the Anti-Claus

By Jessica MasonDec 22nd
Tis the Season for Creepy Winter Folklore!

By Jessica MasonDec 11th
You Don’t Have to Wait For October. September Has Creepy Folklore, Too!

By Jessica MasonSep 17th
The Pop Culture History of Lilith

By Jessica MasonJul 30th
Let’s Celebrate Taylor Swift With Some Fun Tidbits From #FolkloreThursday!

By Jessica MasonJul 23rd
The Real Myths and Legends Behind Frozen 2

By Jessica MasonFeb 23rd
Why Are Rabbits Cute, but Also Kind of Spooky?

By Princess WeekesMar 20th
HBO’s Folklore and Lovecraft Country Bring Scares To the Network

By Kate GardnerJan 22nd
5 Mind-Bending Stories From Asian Mythology You May Not Have Heard Before

By Princess WeekesAug 16th
The Mary Sue Interview: Fairy Tale Expert and The Turnip Princess Translator Maria Tatar

By Carolyn CoxMar 24th
What Once Upon A Time Could (and Should) Be Doing Instead of Frozen

By Petra HalburSep 29th