Juleigh Howard-Hobson Smooth rocks, containing naturally formed holes that run through them, have been revered throughout Europe for at least a thousand years. They are seen as powerful amulets of healing and protection, as well as being objects that lend the holder the ability to see into other worlds. They are called by many names,…
Folklore
All Cats are Grey in Russian Folklore
Juleigh Howard-Hobson The Russian term Baiyun means “talker”, coming from the verb bayat – “talk”, and thus we arrive at the essence of Кот Баюн– translated variously as Kot Baikun, Kot Bayun or Cat Bayun, all of which mean the cat talker—a gigantic furry black cat who, if allowed to charm you with his magical storytelling, will eventually…
