In the small village of Kerkom (Flemish Brabant), there once lived a man who listened to the name of Karel. Nothing remarkable here as half of Flanders was either called Karel or Jan during those days, but this Karel was said to be fearless. So fearless, in fact, that he was one of the very …
Continue reading Flemish Folktale: The Night the Sky Cackled
In most Flemish folktales, the people and especially farmers who are most often targeted by witches, don’t want to have anything to do with those who brew potions and chant spells. They are more than happy to make a detour if they have to pass by a witch’s cottage, but this isn’t the case in …
Continue reading The Witch’s Downfall: How a Witch Paid the Price for Kindness
How to Create a Fictional Elf Readers Will Love Since the publication of J. R. R. Tolkien’s adventures in Middle Earth, Lewis Carroll’s plunge into Wonderland, and C. S. Lewis’ step into Narnia, fantasy has become one of the most popular genres in literature. Bookworms and geeks alike cherish their next escape to a magical …
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