#Spooktober 13: Witte Wieven

The Witte Wieven (also spelled Wittewijven) are ghostly spirits rooted in Dutch and Germanic folklore, often associated with the spirits of wise women, healers, or witches who lived during ancient times. The name “Witte Wieven” translates to either “White Women” or “Wise Women,” and these beings are typically depicted as pale, ghostly figures clothed in long white […]

#Spooktober 11: the Afanc

The Afanc is one of the most notorious creatures in Welsh mythology, a water-dwelling monster that resides in lakes and rivers. Its physical appearance varies across different tales, with descriptions ranging from a giant beaver or crocodile-like beast to a monstrous, demonic entity with no definite shape. Some versions of the legend depict the Afanc as a large hybrid, […]