Folklore

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The story of the great cat massacre in which cats found guilty of witchcraft were sentenced them to death was introduced to me through a bit of spoken word within a counter culture film. The strangeness of such a trial got me to search online for information about the massacre, I quickly came across...more

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World Tales : The Extraordinary Coincidence of Stories Told in All Times, in All Places: Idries Shah

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"If you enjoy stories from around the world, you'll love this collection of fascinating tales which shows the universal relationship between distant cultures. Compiled and written by the master Idries Shah, renowned authority on Sufism, your library isn't complete without this book."

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Tales of the Hasidim (v. 1-2): Martin Buber

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"One of the best books written on the history of Jewish folklore and mysticism. Martin Buber's collection of tales will delight and engage you for years and will become one of your favorite books."

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norawhynot :: 2009 Thyme Calendar - Limited Edition

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"A really beautiful calendar for 2009, Nora Whynot's silk screened calendar has folklore and superstitions in beautiful lush colours. This is a limited edition where each calendar is slightly different. You won't want to miss a gorgeous year like this one."

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Hand of Glory Framed Curio Exhibit

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"OK, forget the vampire curio...I WANT THIS! For those of you who do not know, a hand of glory is a hand which has been cut off of a dead man who was executed at the gallows. The hand is pickled with herbs in an earthenware vessel until it basically mummifies. To use the hand, who must make a candle rendered from the fat of hanged man, mixed wih a small bit of virgin wax and other ingredients. ..."

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Framed Curio - Charms to Prevent Against Vampire Attack Framed Curio

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"Amazing gift for me...if someone wants to buy it...for me...then I would be more than happy and will probably tell you thank you. Seriously, I want this. In the victorian curio style, the framed box includes labeled items that can prevent one of the undead from attacking you...In addition to being a beautiful physical exhibit of the europpean folklore and supersition, it may someday prove to b..."

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My Penguin: The Books

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"Penguin Books published seven more Classics with naked front covers, which means you can create your own cover for "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius, The Brothers Grimm's "Magic Tales", "The Waves" by Virginia Woolf, Henri Alain-Fournier's "The Lost Estate" (Le Grand Meaulnes), Hermann Hesse's "Steppenwolf" and other greats which include "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" "Aesop's Fables", "The Gre..."

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Laser Chair

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"Out of black MDF a kitchen chair is lasercut, completely perforated with decorations like the holes in paper-clothes that children cut out after folding paper. The laser burns the sides of the MDF and makes ton-sûr-ton. It reminds of folkloristic kitchen chairs and casted iron outdoor furniture on one hand, but also early Thonet chairs with embossed decorations in the seat and back."

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Tatiana Skirt

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"This faintly folkloric cotton skirt abounds with feminine details—hip-hugging pintucks, mid-calf length and enchanting embroidery that conjures the Old World artistry and meticulous care of European dressmakers. Machine wash. Imported. Exclusive. Sizes 4-16. Approx. 26-1/4"L."

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Large Claddagh Doorknocker

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"The story of the Claddagh goes back to the 1600’s when the first ring was made in Claddagh on the edge of Galway City. It is said to be one the most famous former fishing villages. The Claddagh, traditionally is taken to signify the wish that love and friendship should reign supreme. Two hands cradling a crowned heart: The Heart for Love, the Hands for Friendship, the Crown for Loyalty."

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hanaha | matryoshka bag

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"Beautiful bag featuring a set of maytroshkas by hanaha from Japan. Here is the full URL: http://www.geocities.jp/hanaha151/bag_index.html#buguisu"

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fambee | cellphone/mp3 pocket

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"These are ubercute and a must on every matryoshka-themed wishlist! I am currently waiting for mine to arrive, but the photos already show that not only are these made by a skilled artist, but also that someone has an eye for colours and patterns. Check out this Etsy shop."

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Spirited Away

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"I absolutely love all of Miyazaki's movies and Spirited Away is one of my favorites. Beautiful, dreamlike animation, a magical, enchanting story and strange, exciting characters captivated me throughout. Miyazaki's movies can be appreciated by kids and adults alike. If you've never seen any "anime" before this is a good place to start."

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Weebeasts

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"Wonderful product found at the NYC Toy fair. Packaged in a Sack came a Weebeast Plush Toy, a set of Weebeasts Books and a lot of fun following the discovery. Looking forward to the promised new book Weebeasts Plight."

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Fortune Telling Birthday Book

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"Forget cookies and crystal balls - this little book has personalized fortunes for you and everyone you love. Includes nostalgic illustrations from the 1930's along with traditional forklore such as birthstones and their meanings, astrological signs, ideal mates, flowers of the month and anniversary symbols. $9.95"

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peewee interior goods | matryoshka stamp set

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"Hold still, my heart.... Some of the cutest stamps I've seen (Japanese, of course) - the stamp top right says "Здравствуйте", which is Russian for "Hello"."

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The Year of the Pig: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac

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"I've searched nearly 5,000 years for a funny, vibrant, and enchanting tale about Chinese New Year. Well, no more dusting off the rehashed sayings from restaurant place mats. I've finally found a series that both young and old can enjoy. Actually these tales are just as much about the 12 calendar animals as they are about any cultural ritual. Yet, like kids, each character has its own personality ..."

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Ghost Box

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"Ghost Box is a recording label for artists that find inspiration in library music, folklore, vintage electronics and haunted television soundtracks."

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YASB Ruched Jersey Tube Top with Medallion

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"With some white denim cutoffs and my grey cowboy boots, I can pretend I'm a glamorous cowgirl...even though I'm at Heroes Bar and Grill in Claremont, CA..."