Q = Queen of the Dead: Hel (Norse Mythology)

We are pleased to participate in the A to Z Blog Challenge. The Story Crossroads theme for this year is “Death & Defiance: Folk & Fairy Tales Unburied.” About Queen of the Dead (Hel): In the shadows of Norse mythology, Hel reigns over the realm of the dead—those who die not in battle, but byContinue reading “Q = Queen of the Dead: Hel (Norse Mythology)”

R is for Golden Rings & Reed Pipe–A to Z Blog Challenge

We are pleased to participate in the A to Z Blog Challenge (http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/).  The Story Crossroads theme for this year is Golden…And All Things That Glimmer.  Each post highlights golden items from a folktale from around the world. Each time you have to wonder, is something that is golden a blessing, a curse, or both?Continue reading “R is for Golden Rings & Reed Pipe–A to Z Blog Challenge”