Celtic and British Isles Mythology, Faeries and Folklore

Evil Eye Spirit | The Curse in the Gaze

In Celtic mythology, the primary "evil eye" figure is Balor of the Evil Eye, a fearsome Fomorian giant in Irish lore whose single, destructive gaze could kill with a glance.

Evil Eye Spirit | The Curse in the Gaze

In Celtic mythology, the primary "evil eye" figure is Balor of the Evil Eye, a fearsome Fomorian giant in Irish lore whose single, destructive gaze could kill with a glance.

Eodain Shee | Spectral Horsewoman

Eodain Shee: Her name is from the Scottish Gaelic translating as Faery Horsewoman.  She is one of the most haunting spirits to come from the Celtic myths.  She is said...

Eodain Shee | Spectral Horsewoman

Eodain Shee: Her name is from the Scottish Gaelic translating as Faery Horsewoman.  She is one of the most haunting spirits to come from the Celtic myths.  She is said...

Ellyllon | Twilight Faeries of Welsh Lore

The Ellyllon (singular: Ellyll) are small, goblin-like elves from Welsh folklore known for their unpredictable, sometimes tricky, nature. They are considered a specific type of the Tylwyth Teg, or the "fair family" of Welsh legend. 

Ellyllon | Twilight Faeries of Welsh Lore

The Ellyllon (singular: Ellyll) are small, goblin-like elves from Welsh folklore known for their unpredictable, sometimes tricky, nature. They are considered a specific type of the Tylwyth Teg, or the "fair family" of Welsh legend. 

Each Uisge | Devouring Water Horse

The Each Uisge (Scottish Gaelic: [ɛxˈɯʃkʲə], literally "water horse") is a malevolent shape-shifting water spirit from Highland folklore, often considered the most dangerous of all British water monsters.

Each Uisge | Devouring Water Horse

The Each Uisge (Scottish Gaelic: [ɛxˈɯʃkʲə], literally "water horse") is a malevolent shape-shifting water spirit from Highland folklore, often considered the most dangerous of all British water monsters.

Duergar | Shadow Dwarfs of the North

In folklore and gaming, Duergar (also known as Gray Dwarves) are malevolent subterranean beings. While popularly known today through Dungeons & Dragons, their origins lie in the traditional folk tales of Northumberland, England. 

Duergar | Shadow Dwarfs of the North

In folklore and gaming, Duergar (also known as Gray Dwarves) are malevolent subterranean beings. While popularly known today through Dungeons & Dragons, their origins lie in the traditional folk tales of Northumberland, England. 

Dullahan | The Headless Horseman

The Dullahan is a terrifying headless horseman from Irish folklore, a demonic fairy riding a black horse, carrying his own glowing head, and using a spine as a whip; he's...

Dullahan | The Headless Horseman

The Dullahan is a terrifying headless horseman from Irish folklore, a demonic fairy riding a black horse, carrying his own glowing head, and using a spine as a whip; he's...