The Green Knight
The Green Knight is a mythical figure from Arthurian lore most well known from the English epic poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight". In the tale he is shown to be associated with Morgan la Fey but also unkillable, he is associated with the Yuletide, arriving at King Arthur's court on the feast of Epiphany (Jan 6th) where he challenges them to strike a blow on him. Gawain decides to accept the challenge and cut his head off, though the Green Knight picks his head up and challenges Gawain to complete his side of the bargain in one year. The Green Knight is said to reside in the "Green Chapel" and from there spread fertility to the land. He is reminiscent of the Green Man or "a" green man. The Green Knight in many ways is the pagan heart of the people, living on in the fields and in nature. At the end of the epic poem The Green Knight is shown to not truly be a villain and never intended to kill Gawain.-TLK
The Green Knight is a mythical figure from Arthurian lore most well known from the English epic poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight". In the tale he is shown to be associated with Morgan la Fey but also unkillable, he is associated with the Yuletide, arriving at King Arthur's court on the feast of Epiphany (Jan 6th) where he challenges them to strike a blow on him. Gawain decides to accept the challenge and cut his head off, though the Green Knight picks his head up and challenges Gawain to complete his side of the bargain in one year. The Green Knight is said to reside in the "Green Chapel" and from there spread fertility to the land. He is reminiscent of the Green Man or "a" green man. The Green Knight in many ways is the pagan heart of the people, living on in the fields and in nature. At the end of the epic poem The Green Knight is shown to not truly be a villain and never intended to kill Gawain.-TLK
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The Bone Lace Weaver
Traditional Derbyshire song
Learnt from
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Info here: https://mainlynorfolk.info/folk/songs/thebonelaceweaver.html
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I'm a folk singer based in Nottingham, England and also sometimes known as The Bread Witch for…
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Info here: https://mainlynorfolk.info/folk/songs/thebonelaceweaver.html
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Today is Perchta's Day!
January 6th is the Perchtenlauf when her spirits run in processions both beautiful and wild. The Queen of Ice and caretaker of the souls of children, horned and bright, the stars shine like crowns upon her regal head, the consort of Krampus, the Mistress of the Alps. Perchta "The Bright One" Queen of the Heimchen, this is your day, may it be beautiful.
January 6th is the Perchtenlauf when her spirits run in processions both beautiful and wild. The Queen of Ice and caretaker of the souls of children, horned and bright, the stars shine like crowns upon her regal head, the consort of Krampus, the Mistress of the Alps. Perchta "The Bright One" Queen of the Heimchen, this is your day, may it be beautiful.
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Wyrm
A Wyrm is a kind of dragon, a version of it that is a complete serpent, with no limbs. They are enormous in size and typically breathe hot air or steam, and are sometimes venomous. One of the most famous Wyrms was the Lambton Wyrm that plagued Lambton Hill in Britain. While a kind of Wyrm called Knuckers are a type of water Dragon that lives in wells and bodies of water and are mentioned in the epic Beowulf. It could be argued that the Northern European Deity Jormungandr is a Wyrm. Wyrm once referred to all dragons but has since been reduced to specifically serpentine dragons, leading some to assume that the Wyrm is a memory of an actual creature that once lived in Europe varying from a large snake to a kind of Crocodilian. The most common role of the Wyrm in European lore is that of its slaying by a knight, though it often desires a maiden and some tales involve a marriage between a Wyrm and a young girl.
Wyrm
A Wyrm is a kind of dragon, a version of it that is a complete serpent, with no limbs. They are enormous in size and typically breathe hot air or steam, and are sometimes venomous. One of the most famous Wyrms was the Lambton Wyrm that plagued Lambton Hill in Britain. While a kind of Wyrm called Knuckers are a type of water Dragon that lives in wells and bodies of water and are mentioned in the epic Beowulf. It could be argued that the Northern European Deity Jormungandr is a Wyrm. Wyrm once referred to all dragons but has since been reduced to specifically serpentine dragons, leading some to assume that the Wyrm is a memory of an actual creature that once lived in Europe varying from a large snake to a kind of Crocodilian. The most common role of the Wyrm in European lore is that of its slaying by a knight, though it often desires a maiden and some tales involve a marriage between a Wyrm and a young girl.
Alright with the voting for Round 1 Concluded We have our First Finalist for Hyperborea's Favorite Animal Season 2. The Stag tied in number of votes with the Eagle but received a higher overall percentage, this also made Group 1 Safe, so the lowest rated animal in Group 2 was eliminated making the Butterfly the First of the animals past the prelims to go down. Expect a lore post on the Stag/Deer soon and go ahead and vote for who else you want to have a chance at the Finale and the chance for an in-depth article. -TLK
With One Round Down and Eight to Go before we have the final vote, it is now time yet again to vote for your Favorite Animal and get them a lore post to further their chances of Winning a full length article.
Vote for Hyperborea's Favorite Animal Group 1
Final Results
27%
Fox
16%
Bee
30%
Owl
5%
Dolphin
7%
Rabbit
7%
Snake
4%
Salmon
5%
Robin
Vote for Hyperborea's Favorite Animal Group 2
Final Results
17%
Lion
40%
Eagle
8%
Whale
14%
Squirrel
6%
Octopus
6%
Bull
7%
Magpie
3%
Frog
Bear Milk
In European tradition Bear Milk is attributed special properties. Many heroes are given special properties such as strength by being nursed by it, Atalanta being one example. Though it can also give the bearlike element of stealing maidens such as with Paris in the Trojan War. In the Medieval Romance of Valentine and Orson, Orson is kidnapped from his mother by a bear and reared on Bear Milk as a result he gained a pelt of thick hair and immense strength living his life as a bear and/or wildman. He is eventually discovered by his brother Valentine and the two go on numerous adventures before Orson becomes a great and powerful king. In the widespread tale of the half bear son, two varieties exist one such is that of the women impregnated by a bear, whose offspring goes on to accomplish great deeds and found nations. While another has the child nursed in the bears cave or with bears milk achieving bearlike strength and power, such as the well known tale of John of the Bear.-TLK
In European tradition Bear Milk is attributed special properties. Many heroes are given special properties such as strength by being nursed by it, Atalanta being one example. Though it can also give the bearlike element of stealing maidens such as with Paris in the Trojan War. In the Medieval Romance of Valentine and Orson, Orson is kidnapped from his mother by a bear and reared on Bear Milk as a result he gained a pelt of thick hair and immense strength living his life as a bear and/or wildman. He is eventually discovered by his brother Valentine and the two go on numerous adventures before Orson becomes a great and powerful king. In the widespread tale of the half bear son, two varieties exist one such is that of the women impregnated by a bear, whose offspring goes on to accomplish great deeds and found nations. While another has the child nursed in the bears cave or with bears milk achieving bearlike strength and power, such as the well known tale of John of the Bear.-TLK