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The Truth About Bloody Mary

by omar3737 in History, October 15, 2011
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The truth.

The Legend of Bloody Mary

by Kim Elliott in History, October 25, 2010
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The history of who and what the legend of Bloody Mary is.

The Mystique, Magic, Myths and Superstitions of Mirrors

by C Jordan in Folklore, November 8, 2009
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“I looked in the mirror and what did I see…”
What does one see when one looks in a mirror? Is it merely as the song says “…A nine stone weakling with knobbly knees…” Or is there more to be seen in a mirror than one’s own reflection?
Mirrors have a certain mystique about them, which gives rise to beliefs, magic, myths, legends and superstitions.
Amongst many things they have been seen as a “tool of the devil”, a “catcher” of the soul, a harbinger of things to come, a portal to another dimension and a source of bad luck.
But what are these beliefs myths and superstitions and where do they come from?

Urban Legends: Bloody Mary/Mary Worth

by SpookyDonnelly in Folklore, September 3, 2009
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The inspiration behind the Candy Man, Bloody Mary has always been a prominent figure in children’s street culture.

The Tudor Origin of the Mary Mary Quite Contrary Nursery Rhyme

by Charles Moorhen in Folklore, June 19, 2009
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The "Mary, Mary Quite Contrary" nursery rhyme is not the sweet and innocent children"s rhyme that it appears to be.

Bloody Mary

by yumyum1996 in Folklore, February 6, 2009
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Ghost…

Myths You Might Want to Know About

by CMAC in Folklore, August 21, 2007
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There are many urban legends and myths surrounding our lives. Some people even take precaution to follow myths instructions to prevent something from happening. But in reality most myths are false and can lead to you worrying to much or even deadly consequences. On the other hand other myths are actually true, even some could help you win the lottery!

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